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Easy Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce

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A comforting dish that blends succulent chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, evoking the essence of Ireland.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 1 shallot (or ½ onion), finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup Irish whiskey
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: mushrooms, bacon lardons, spinach, Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry; season with salt & pepper. Optional: lightly dust with flour.
  2. Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet.
  3. Sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove.
  4. Add remaining butter; sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Pour in whiskey; reduce by half while scraping browned bits.
  6. Add stock + Dijon. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Stir in cream; reduce until glossy.
  8. Nestle chicken back into the skillet; simmer for 3–6 minutes until cooked through (74°C/165°F).
  9. Whisk in cold butter; add lemon juice; fold in herbs. Adjust seasoning.
  10. Spoon sauce over chicken; garnish with herbs and lemon zest.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check for hidden sources of gluten.

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