Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce
A delightful dish combining tender chicken breasts with a creamy whiskey sauce, bringing the essence of traditional Irish cooking to your table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Irish whiskey Choose a moderately-priced whiskey for best flavor.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken.
Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish Enhances presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes on each side, aiming for a nice golden brown color.
- After the chicken is browned, pour in the Irish whiskey and let it simmer gently to lift the fond from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream and thyme, stirring to create a luscious sauce. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
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Notes
For best results, choose quality whiskey and avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning the chicken.