Oh yes — Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms is a sweet, savory, and umami-packed dish that’s perfect over rice or noodles. Here’s a simple stovetop recipe:
🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
Ingredients (4 servings)
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1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup honey
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Cook the chicken:
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken, season with black pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Sauté mushrooms and garlic:
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In the same skillet, add remaining oil or butter.
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Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned and tender.
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Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Make the honey garlic sauce:
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
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Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Combine chicken and sauce:
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Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
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Cook 1–2 minutes more, letting flavors meld.
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Serve:
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Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
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Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
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Tips & Variations
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Extra thickness: Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the sauce for a thicker glaze.
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Veggie boost: Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for more color and nutrition.
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Spicy twist: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a honey garlic kick.
If you want, I can give a “one-pan, sticky honey garlic chicken with mushrooms and rice” version where the rice cooks in the same pan with the sauce for a complete meal.
Do you want me to do that?
