Roast Chicken with Cracked Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 pounds), giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup cracked peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Rub the chicken with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the white wine, cream, and cracked peppercorns. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. To serve, spoon the sauce over the sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Roast chicken is a classic dish that is served in many different countries around the world.
• Black peppercorns have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
• The combination of white wine, cream, and cracked peppercorns creates a delicious and rich sauce.