Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce is a comforting one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce flavored with Irish whiskey, garlic, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup Irish whiskey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Heat butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden on both sides.
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Remove chicken and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
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Pour in whiskey and simmer 1–2 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and Dijon mustard and stir.
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Pour in cream and simmer until sauce thickens.
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Return chicken to pan and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Allow the whiskey to simmer briefly before adding cream for the best flavor balance.
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