Description
Whip up this Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce when comfort calls for a hearty dinner that transports your taste buds straight to Ireland’s countryside. Tender chicken bathed in a rich, creamy whiskey-infused sauce delivers pure culinary warmth perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Cooking Liquids and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across your 4 chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot pan.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add finely chopped small onion and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Pour ½ cup Irish whiskey into skillet, allowing alcohol to slightly reduce for 2 minutes while scraping any browned bits from bottom of pan.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme. Whisk ingredients together smoothly.
- Add ¼ cup chicken broth and simmer sauce for 5-6 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of your spoon.
- Return chicken breasts to skillet, nestling them into whiskey cream sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken to reheat for 2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates and drizzle remaining sauce over top. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even cooking and prevent burning the delicate sauce.
- Choose a good-quality Irish whiskey for the most authentic and rich flavor profile in the sauce.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear that locks in moisture.
- For a lower-carb version, replace cream with coconut milk and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 428 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg