This Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce brings the warm, welcoming flavors of Ireland to your dinner table with a dish that’s both elegant and comforting. Perfectly seared chicken breasts get bathed in a rich, velvety sauce where Irish whiskey’s distinctive warmth mingles with heavy cream and tangy Dijon mustard, while delicate shallots add subtle sweetness. The whiskey not only adds incredible depth and complexity but also helps deglaze all those flavorful browned bits from the pan, creating a sauce that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want to feel lucky.
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce features golden-seared chicken breasts in a luxurious cream sauce infused with Irish whiskey, Dijon mustard, and shallots.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Irish
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Calories
550 kcal
45 minutes
Ingredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup Irish whiskey
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 piece shallot, chopped
Directions
1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
2.
Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate; cover with foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
3.
In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the chopped shallot until translucent, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
4.
Pour the Irish whiskey into the skillet to deglaze, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits.
5.
Once the whiskey has reduced by half, add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
6.
Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard; whisk until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
7.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste, before returning the chicken to the skillet.
8.
Simmer the chicken in the whiskey cream sauce for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring it's thoroughly warmed.
9.
Serve the chicken drizzled with the rich sauce, accompanied by your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
550kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
