Marry Me Again Blackened Pepper Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp each: paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 packages (5.2 oz) Boursin soft cheese with cracked black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 jar (10 oz) sundried tomatoes, cut into thin slices, excess oil drained
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- fresh thyme sprigs, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine the paprika. thyme, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and then rub in the chicken drumsticks on all sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-low heat. Add drumsticks and sear both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, and cook over low heat until soft, 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and oregano. Pour chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the cheese, and add milk and sundried tomatoes. Give it a taste and season with salt, if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Place the skillet in the oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and ladle over sauce.
