Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce, a dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into an exquisite meal. This recipe features a creamy sauce made from aromatic barley tea, fresh thyme, and rich heavy cream, creating a warm and comforting experience perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. Serve it over fluffy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a satisfying and elegant dining experience that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
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 (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the barley tea, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and simmer for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Mix in Dijon mustard and thyme; simmer until thickened for about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted; serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg