Tender Chicken with Black Garlic – Easy Oven Dinner in Under 1 Hour

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Bring a gourmet twist to the weeknight dinner table! This oven-baked Chicken with Black Garlic uses simple ingredients but delivers big, bold flavor that will impress any guest or family member. Black garlic’s unique, slightly sweet, deeply savory notes truly elevate the classic roast chicken.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The whole chicken stays juicy while soaking up layers of Asian-inspired sauces and sweet, mellow black garlic.
• Everything roasts in one casserole, minimizing cleanup.
• It’s ideal for meal prep use leftovers for sandwiches, salads, or quick lunch wraps.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Whole chicken (cut up) OR chicken parts	4-5 lbs
Coarse salt	To taste
Fresh ground black pepper	To taste
Vegetable oil	1 Tablespoon
Garlic, mashed and chopped	3 cloves
Black garlic, mashed and chopped	3 cloves
Light soy sauce	2 Tablespoons
Oyster sauce	2 Tablespoons
Sesame oil	1 Tablespoon
Honey	1 Tablespoon
Hoisin sauce	1 Tablespoon
Aleppo pepper	½ teaspoon
Green onions, chopped (for garnish)	2

Pro tip: A sharp chef’s knife, a sturdy cutting board, and mixing bowls make prep easier (see our favorites below!).

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange chicken pieces in a large, ovenproof casserole dish and season liberally with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
3. In a medium bowl, combine vegetable oil, mashed garlic and black garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, hoisin sauce, and Aleppo pepper. Pour over the chicken and toss well.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Raise heat to broil (450°F). Broil until chicken is browned in places, about 10 minutes, basting with pan juices. Turn pieces, broil the other side for another 10 minutes.
6. Lower oven to 325°F. Finish baking until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes more, basting at least once.
7. Move chicken to a serving platter. De-fat the pan juices, season to taste, and pour over the chicken. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Helpful Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Oven
• Mixing Bowls
• Chef’s Knives
• Cutting Board
• Kitchen Utensils
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Tips for the Best Chicken with Black Garlic

• For crispier skin, use the broil step but keep a close eye on the chicken to prevent burning.
• Black garlic can usually be found at specialty stores or online. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
• This recipe works beautifully with just thighs or drumsticks, too.

Recipe Variations

• Swap oyster sauce for tamari to make the dish gluten-free.
• To add more umami, toss in sliced mushrooms or a splash of fish sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between black garlic and regular garlic?

Black garlic is garlic that’s been aged and caramelized under gentle heat, resulting in sweet, umami-rich cloves, unlike the sharp bite of raw garlic.

Can I use boneless chicken breasts?

Yes, but adjust the cooking time so they don’t dry out start checking for doneness after 20-25 minutes total in the oven.

What side dishes go well with this?

Steamed rice, roasted green beans, or simple sautéed greens are all perfect partners.

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