🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
Mushrooms:
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
Honey Garlic Sauce:
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thicker sauce)
Garnish (optional):
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Chopped parsley
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Sesame seeds
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Green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Sear
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook Mushrooms
In the same pan, add mushrooms.
Cook 4–5 minutes until browned and tender.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
Pour into the pan with mushrooms. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5️⃣ Thicken (Optional)
Stir in cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker glaze. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
6️⃣ Finish Cooking
Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over it.
Cover and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
7️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Top with parsley, sesame seeds, or green onions.
🍽 Serve With
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Steamed white or jasmine rice
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Brown rice
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Mashed potatoes
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Roasted vegetables
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Noodles
❓ Q & A
❓ Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Thighs are juicier and work beautifully.
❓ Can I bake it instead?
Yes. Sear first, then bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes with sauce.
❓ Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Store in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently on stove.
❓ Is it very sweet?
It’s balanced sweet-savory. Reduce honey to ¼ cup for less sweetness.
❓ Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely:
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Broccoli
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Snap peas
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Bell peppers
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Spinach
❓ Can I make it spicy?
Add:
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tsp sriracha
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A dash of chili garlic sauce