Of course! This is a classic, flavorful dish that comes together beautifully in one pan. The combination of sweet honey, savory garlic, and earthy mushrooms is absolutely irresistible.
Here’s a delicious and reliable recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms.
Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
This recipe creates tender chicken smothered in a glossy, sticky sauce with savory mushrooms. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special.
Yields: 3-4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
· 1.5 lbs (about 650-700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
· Salt and black pepper, to taste
· 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
· ⅓ cup honey
· ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
· 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or sub with apple cider vinegar)
· 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
· 1 tablespoon cornstarch
· ¼ cup water or chicken broth
For the Mushrooms & Veg:
· 8 oz (225g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
· 1 small onion, chopped (optional, but adds great flavor)
For Garnish:
· Sliced green onions
· Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics & Mushrooms: Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the chopped onion (if using) and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and released their moisture, and the onions are translucent.
- Make the Sauce: While the mushrooms cook, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. In a separate tiny bowl, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the water or chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the honey-garlic sauce into the pan with the mushrooms. Bring to a simmer. Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir again (as it can settle) and then whisk it into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Finish the Dish: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce and mushrooms over the top. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. It’s fantastic over steamed rice, noodles, or with quinoa to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Tips for a Perfect Dish
· Don’t Crowd the Pan: When searing the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary to get a good sear instead of steaming the chicken.
· Adjust Sweetness: The sweetness level can be adjusted to your taste. Start with ¼ cup of honey and add more if you like.
· Deglaze the Pan: After cooking the mushrooms, if there are any browned bits stuck to the pan, pour in a splash of the sauce and use a wooden spoon to scrape them up. This adds incredible flavor to the final dish.
· Mushroom Variety: Feel free to use a mix of your favorite mushrooms like shiitake or oyster for a more complex flavor.
· Add Veggies: You can easily add other vegetables like broccoli florets or bell peppers. Add them with the mushrooms to sauté until tender-crisp.
Enjoy your incredibly flavorful and easy Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms