Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce
A delightful and easy recipe combining tender chicken breasts with a rich whiskey cream sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Tender and juicy, they soak up the creamy sauce perfectly.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps to sear the chicken beautifully.
- Salt salt Generously season the chicken for flavor.
- Pepper pepper Generously season the chicken for flavor.
For the sauce
- 1 cup Irish whiskey Adds a unique flavor profile.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Provides depth of flavor.
- 1 cup heavy cream Makes the sauce luxuriously creamy.
For garnish
- to taste fresh parsley Adds a pop of color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, rubbing it in for better flavor.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
Making the sauce
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Irish whiskey and let it reduce by half, scraping the bottom for flavor.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the sauce.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer but avoid boiling. Make-ahead can enhance flavors, but add cream before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgSugar: 2g
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