Description
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich whiskey cream sauce infused with garlic and onions, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup good-quality Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook each breast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Pour in the whiskey, scraping up any browned bits from the pan; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, and smoked paprika; stir well.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg