Irish Chicken Whiskey Cream Sauce: A Luxuriously Indulgent Dish to Savor
A rich and creamy sauce made with Irish whiskey, perfect for enhancing chicken dishes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Pour in the Irish whiskey and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, stirring until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Irish Chicken Whiskey Cream Sauce