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Irish Chicken Whiskey Cream Sauce

A rich and creamy chicken dish that transports you to a cozy Irish pub.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 570
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Irish whiskey (such as Jameson) You can use bourbon or Scotch for different flavors.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For extra richness.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring frequently.
  3. Carefully pour in the Irish whiskey, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet.
  4. Let the whiskey simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
  7. Add the Dijon mustard and thyme, stirring well. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  8. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
Final Assembly
  1. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  2. Stir in the butter until melted.
  3. Serve each chicken breast on a plate, generously spooning the whiskey cream sauce over the top and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Consider serving with buttery mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.