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Creamy Irish Whiskey Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, silky Irish whiskey cream sauce with garlic and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup Irish whiskey
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge lightly in flour.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook shallots in the same skillet until soft, then add garlic.
  4. Deglaze with Irish whiskey and simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Add chicken broth, cream, mustard, and thyme. Stir well.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles for best results.