4 large chicken breasts, boneless but skin on
1 tablespoon of olive oil
3 tablespoons of thyme, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
For the butter with pepper:
2 tablespoons of green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter or margarine at room temperature
1/2 tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
4 large chicken breasts, boneless but skin on
1 tablespoon of olive oil
3 tablespoons of thyme, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
For the butter with pepper:
2 tablespoons of green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter or margarine at room temperature
1/2 tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and thyme
Season with salt and black pepper
Refrigerate
Prepare the butter with pepper: beat the butter, add the green onions and crushed black peppercorns, and mix well with a wooden spoon
Dress with lemon juice
Place the prepared butter on a piece of plastic wrap (Rolopack or Magipack) or aluminum foil, shape into a cylinder, and refrigerate until firm
Can be prepared ahead of time
Place the chicken in a baking dish and put it in a preheated moderate oven (180°C), and bake for about 40 minutes
Arrange on a platter and top each piece with a thin slice of seasoned butter
If desired, serve with toast
Serves 4.