Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
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1½ lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tsp olive oil (or cooking spray for WW)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
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½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
Mushrooms
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8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Chicken
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Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil or spray.
Sear Chicken
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Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
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Remove chicken to a plate.
Cook Mushrooms
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In the same skillet, add mushrooms.
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Sauté 4–5 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates.
Make Sauce
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Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch slurry.
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Pour sauce into skillet with mushrooms.
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Bring to a gentle simmer.
Combine & Glaze
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Return chicken to skillet.
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Spoon sauce over chicken.
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Simmer 6–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Serve
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
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Serve over veggies, rice, or noodles.
WW POINTS (Approx.)
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Chicken breast & mushrooms: 0 points
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Honey (1 tbsp per serving): 4 points
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Sauce total per serving: 4–5 points
Total: 4–5 WW points per serving
(using chicken breast & spray oil)
Q & A
Q: Can I reduce the sweetness?
A: Yes—use 2 tbsp honey + 2 tbsp sugar-free honey substitute.
Q: Can I make it in the air fryer?
A: Air fry chicken at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, then toss in sauce on stovetop.
Q: Can I use thighs?
A: Yes, but points will increase.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes—keeps 3–4 days refrigerated.
TIPS & TRICKS
Brown mushrooms well for flavor Use low-sodium soy sauce Don’t overcook chicken Simmer sauce gently to avoid burning Add chili flakes for heat
VARIATIONS
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Spicy Honey Garlic: Add sriracha
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Honey Garlic Shrimp: Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side
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Veggie Boost: Add broccoli or snap peas
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Oven Version: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes
