Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce, a dish that perfectly combines tender chicken breasts with a luxurious, whiskey-infused cream sauce. This recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners or special gatherings and is sure to impress your guests with its rich, savory taste. With the warmth of whiskey and the creaminess of heavy cream, this dish delivers a gourmet experience right at home. Pair it with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Carefully pour in whiskey; flambé if desired to enhance flavor.
- Stir in heavy cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg