Irish Chicken in Barley Tea Cream Sauce
Irish Chicken in barley tea Cream Sauce is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy sauce, infused with the nutty undertones of barley tea. Each bite envelops the palate with deep, satisfying flavors, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions when you want to impress your guests. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a meal that feels indulgent yet remains accessible for home cooks of any skill level. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this delightful dish that is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup smooth barley tea
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots until fragrant (about 2 minutes) until they turn translucent.
- Deglaze with Barley Tea: Pour smooth barley tea into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for about two minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and low-sodium chicken stock. Bring back to a gentle simmer while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the Chicken: Nestle the seared chicken back into the sauce; let it cook on medium-low heat for another five minutes until heated through.
- Garnish: Transfer chicken to serving plates, spoon sauce over top, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 170g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg