Description
Delight in this rich and flavorful Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious blend of Irish whiskey, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs. This dish offers a perfect balance of creamy and savory notes, ideal for a comforting dinner accompanied by mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Flambé the whiskey: Pour Irish whiskey into the skillet and carefully ignite with a long match or lighter to flambé. Allow the flames to burn off the alcohol, which enhances the sauce’s flavor. This step is optional and should be performed with caution.
- Create the cream sauce: Once the whiskey has reduced slightly, stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer the chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the sauce’s flavors fully.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and chives over the chicken. Serve the dish hot alongside your preferred sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- When flambéing, ensure you work in a well-ventilated area and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
- If you prefer not to flambé, you may simply cook the whiskey down on the stove without igniting it.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream alternative.
- This dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or lightly steamed green vegetables for a balanced meal.
