Description
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy whiskey-infused sauce. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic. Add whiskey, cream, mustard, paprika, thyme, and chicken broth. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Combine and serve: Add chicken back to the skillet, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Be cautious when adding the whiskey to avoid flare-ups.
- You can adjust the amount of whiskey based on your preference for flavor intensity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg