Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken and tender mushrooms coated in a luscious honey soy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, thinly sliced Tender and juicy, providing the protein base for this dish.
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Earthy and delicious, these will caramelize beautifully as they cook.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Fragrant and flavorful, the garlic adds an aromatic touch.
- 2 tbsp honey The star of the show; its sweetness balances the savory elements perfectly.
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Adds depth and umami, giving the sauce a wonderful savor.
- 1 tbsp olive oil Used for cooking, it helps achieve that perfect golden color.
- 1 tbsp butter Enriches the sauce and adds a silky texture.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential for enhancing the natural flavors of the chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the thinly sliced chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken slices and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring well to coat the chicken and mushrooms evenly. Let this mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Remove from heat and serve the Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and honey for 30 minutes before cooking. Optionally add bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.