Chicken au Poivre | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• parsley, plus more for garnishing Crusty bread or egg noodles (optional), for serving