Description
Elevate your dining experience with this delicious Irish Chicken barley tea Cream Sauce, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and creamy sauce infused with the unique flavors of barley tea. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time. The creamy texture and aromatic herbs create a delightful balance that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. Impress your guests with this visually stunning meal topped with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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- 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 barley tea (brewed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding brewed barley tea and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, then slowly add heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Add Dijon mustard and thyme; simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Finish by stirring in butter until melted; serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg