Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce, an exquisite dish designed to elevate any dinner experience. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious sauce made from robust barley tea and rich cream. Ideal for both casual weeknight meals and festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its creamy texture and deep flavors. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Irish barley tea
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the barley tea, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard and thyme; simmer until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through before stirring in butter for richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg