HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN & MUSHROOM SKILLET

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Introduction
This dish is a rich, savory-sweet chicken and mushroom skillet made with seared chicken pieces glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce. It is simple, fast, and perfect for dinner with rice, pasta, or potatoes. The mushrooms soak up the sauce, and the chicken becomes tender and caramelized.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 kg chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Mushrooms

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken
    Pat chicken slices dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  2. Sear the chicken
    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add chicken slices in a single layer. Cook until golden and caramelized on both sides.
    Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the mushrooms
    In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter.
    Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  4. Make the honey garlic sauce
    In a bowl combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and cracked pepper.
    Whisk until smooth.
  5. Combine everything
    Pour the sauce into the skillet with mushrooms. Let it simmer 2 minutes.
    Add the chicken back into the pan. Toss everything to coat.
    Let it cook uncovered until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky and glossy, about 6–8 minutes.
  6. Finish
    Taste and adjust seasoning. Add extra black pepper if desired.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with white rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, quinoa, or crusty bread. It also pairs well with steamed broccoli or green beans.

Methods

  • Pan searing
  • Simmer reduction
  • Glazing technique for caramelization

History
Honey garlic sauces are common in North American and Asian fusion cooking. The blend of sweet honey and salty soy creates a balanced glaze often used on chicken, shrimp, and vegetables. This recipe combines that concept with mushrooms for extra depth.

Benefits

  • High-protein meal
  • Mushrooms add vitamins B and D
  • Homemade sauce with simple ingredients
  • Quick to cook

Formation
Thin slicing the chicken allows it to cook fast and absorb the sauce more deeply. Cooking mushrooms separately first prevents them from becoming soggy.

Nutrition (approx per serving, 1 of 4 servings)
Calories: 410
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 18 g

Conclusion
This honey garlic chicken and mushroom skillet is a rich, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or family meals. It gives you a glossy, savory-sweet result with minimal effort.

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