Bold Irish Whiskey Chicken Recipe Ready in 35 Minutes
Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce is a one-pot dinner featuring golden seared chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce with Irish whiskey, garlic, and fresh thyme. Ready in 35 minutes, it delivers warm, comforting flavor with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
2 shallots finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup Irish whiskey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté shallots for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in whiskey and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
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Stir in chicken broth, cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and sauce coats the chicken.
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Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
Use smooth Irish whiskey for best flavor.
Do not boil the sauce vigorously to prevent separation.
Fresh thyme provides the best aroma.