Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner with the rich and creamy Irish Chicken Barley Tea Cream Sauce. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious sauce made from aromatic barley tea, smooth heavy cream, and fresh herbs. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers a delightful balance of flavors that pairs perfectly with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 barley tea (brewed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Deglaze the pan with brewed barley tea, allowing it to simmer lightly for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, then reduce heat and slowly mix in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce; heat through for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 140mg