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Step-by-step pouring creamy garlic sauce over mushroom chicken
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How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Recipe

A rich, comforting restaurant-style chicken dish smothered in a velvety garlic cream sauce with mushrooms and sweet corn. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: International, Fusion, Pakistani, Continental
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
[Group: For the Chicken Marination]
2 pieces Chicken legs (thigh cut, bone-in or boneless)
1 tbsp Mustard paste
1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
½ tsp Red chili powder
½ tsp Chili flakes
¼ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Oregano
1-2 tbsp Cooking oil (for coating)
To taste Salt
[Group: For the Creamy Garlic Sauce]
1 tbsp Butter (unsalted preferred)
1 tbsp Chopped garlic (freshly minced)
½ cup Sliced mushrooms (fresh button or cremini)
2 tbsp Sweet corn (canned or thawed frozen)
½ cup Whole milk
2-3 tbsp Heavy cream
2 tbsp Grated cheese (mozzarella or mild cheddar)
To taste Salt & black pepper
1 pinch Oregano or chili flakes (for garnishing)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl For marination
  • Wide Skillet / Frying Pan For cooking
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
    [Group: Step 1: Marinate and Shallow Fry]
      Combine all the chicken marination ingredients in a mixing bowl and coat the chicken thighs thoroughly.
        Let the chicken rest and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the deep flavors.
          Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and shallow fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
            [Group: Step 2: Build the Cream Sauce]
              In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the butter. Add freshly chopped garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant without letting it burn.
                Add the sliced mushrooms and sweet corn, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
                  Pour in the milk and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a very gentle simmer over low heat.
                    Stir in the grated cheese, salt, black pepper, and herbs. Keep stirring on low heat until the cheese melts into a thick, velvety sauce.
                      [Group: Step 3: Assembling and Plating]
                        Spread a bed of hot, crispy French fries on your serving platter (optional).
                          Place the juicy, shallow-fried chicken thighs directly on top of the fries.
                            Generously pour the bubbling hot creamy garlic mushroom sauce over the chicken, garnish with an extra pinch of herbs, and serve immediately!

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                              Notes

                              Recipe Notes
                              Chef's Tip: Always keep the heat on low when adding the milk, cream, and cheese to prevent the dairy sauce from splitting or curdling. Wipe mushrooms with a damp towel instead of washing them so they don't absorb excess water!