1Marinate the Chicken. In a bowl, combine lemon pepper, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid seasoning. Massage the mixture into the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight if using a whole chicken).
2Bake the Chicken. Arrange chicken pieces on a baking tray, leaving space between each piece.
Torch lightly or drizzle with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle extra black pepper, then bake at 230 °C for 30 minutes (or 1 hour for a whole chicken).
3Make the White Sauce. In a pan, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sauté mushrooms until brown. Remove and set aside.
4In the same pan, melt the remaining butter, add flour, and stir until slightly nutty.
5Add black pepper, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom, and water.
6Pour in the juices from the baked chicken for flavor. Simmer until creamy.
7Assemble and Serve. Pour the creamy pepper sauce over the baked chicken and top with sautéed mushrooms.
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Marinate longer for deeper flavor — overnight works best for whole chicken. The chicken drippings add umami to the sauce, so don’t skip it! Torch or broil the top for a light roasted finish. Serve with steamed rice and your favorite veggies on the side.