Irish Whiskey Chicken
A rich and comforting chicken dish with a buttery whiskey glaze, aromatic herbs, and a velvety caramelized sauce perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully pour in the Irish whiskey, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any flavorful bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the chicken broth and brown sugar, then return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, simmer gently and adjust seasoning to taste. Substitute whiskey with apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 30
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