Baked Chicken With Peppercorn Spice Paste Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken With Peppercorn Spice Paste Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns; 2 Tbsp. Coriander seeds; 3/4 tsp Dry crushed red pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3/4 c. Minced fresh cilantro; 6 lrg Garlic cloves; 1 Tbsp. Chopped orange peel; 1 tsp Oriental sesame oil; 6 x Chicken half-breasts with ribs, (10-oz); 5 Tbsp. Low-sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

1
Heat heavy small skillet over high heat.
2
Add in first 3 ingredients; stir till aromatic, about 2 min.
3
Transfer spices and salt to processor; blend 30 seconds.
4
Add in cilantro, garlic, orange peel and oil and blend 30 seconds.
5
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead; cover and chill.)
6
Preheat oven to 375F.
7
Place chicken in baking pan.
8
Brush with soy sauce.
9
Rub spice mix over both sides of each chicken breast.
10
Let stand 15 min.
11
Bake till chicken is cooked through and brown, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding water to pan if juices evaporate, about 25 min.
12
Baste again before serving.

507

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns, 2 Tbsp. Coriander seeds, 3/4 tsp Dry crushed red pepper, 1/2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken With Peppercorn Spice Paste Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!