Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms 🍯🍗🍄

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.

Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Total: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for a light crust)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the Mushrooms

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Garnish

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

• Pat chicken dry.
• Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
• Lightly coat with flour if desired.

2. Sear the Chicken

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
• Remove to a plate.

3. Cook the Mushrooms

• Add butter to the same skillet.
• Sauté mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until browned.
• Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Make the Sauce

• Whisk together:
  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Chicken broth
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
• Pour into the skillet.
• Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce.
• Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Finish the Dish

• Return chicken to the skillet.
• Spoon sauce over the chicken.
• Simmer 5–7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

6. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Roasted vegetables
• Steamed broccoli or green beans

Storage

• Refrigerator: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: Up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave until heated through.

Tips

• Chicken thighs stay especially juicy and flavorful.
• Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a richer taste.
• Add spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking for extra greens.
• For a spicy kick, stir in ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 17 g

This dish pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes, allowing the rich honey garlic mushroom sauce to shine.