Description
Juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich honey garlic Cajun glaze, served over creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed mushrooms and fresh green beans for a perfectly balanced and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sear the chicken thighs until golden on both sides.
- Remove the chicken briefly, sauté the sliced mushrooms in the same skillet, then return the chicken and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Stir in butter and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes with green beans on the side and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Let the sauce simmer long enough to naturally thicken for the best texture.
- Use fresh garlic for a more vibrant flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning of the chicken.
- Taste the sauce before cooking and adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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