Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce, a dish that promises to elevate your dinner experience. This recipe features tender chicken breasts bathed in a luxurious cream sauce infused with the rich essence of barley tea. The result is a comforting meal perfect for both casual family dinners and special occasions. Paired beautifully with sides like fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes, this dish will impress your guests and satisfy your family. With easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a gourmet dinner ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- 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
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in barley tea, simmer for 5 minutes, then add chicken broth and cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted; serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 152mg