Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms recipe

 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, grated

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms and set aside with the chicken.

In the skillet, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.

Return the chicken and mushrooms to the skillet.

Spoon the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms to coat them evenly.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).