Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce
A heartwarming dish featuring succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy, whiskey-infused sauce, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Fresh and good quality
- 1 cup heavy cream Adjust to taste for creaminess
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey Choose a whiskey you enjoy drinking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
- 1 small onion, diced Adds sweetness
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- for garnish Parsley Adds color and freshness
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Irish whiskey and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Let the whiskey simmer for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
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Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or a side salad dressed lightly with vinaigrette. Pair with crusty bread to soak up leftover sauce.