Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms (Skillet Style)
This dish features tender chicken coated in a sticky honey-garlic sauce with juicy sautéed mushrooms—perfect for a quick dinner and great with rice or noodles.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the chicken
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500 g boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
For the mushrooms
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1½ cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
For the honey garlic sauce
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce
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4–5 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tbsp ketchup or chili sauce
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1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
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½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Optional garnish
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Sesame seeds
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Fresh parsley or green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
In a bowl, add chicken pieces, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss well until chicken is evenly coated. This helps create a crispy outer layer.
2. Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté mushrooms
In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden.
4. Make the sauce
Lower heat to medium.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, oregano, and chili flakes.
Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
5. Combine
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
Toss everything together so the chicken and mushrooms are fully coated in the sauce.
Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until glossy and sticky.
6. Garnish & serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.
Serve hot.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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With steamed rice or fried rice
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Over noodles or spaghetti
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With mashed potatoes or garlic bread
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As a filling for wraps or sandwiches
⭐ Tips
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Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
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Add butter (1 tbsp) at the end for richer flavor
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Adjust honey and soy sauce to balance sweet and salty
