Unforgettable Black Garlic Roast Chicken Recipe

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Get ready for a flavor-packed journey with an Asian twist on a classic favorite: Black Garlic Roast Chicken! 

If you’re a fan of roast chicken, prepare to have your taste buds blown away by the addition of the unique flavors of black garlic and an array of Asian sauces. This black garlic chicken recipe takes your ordinary roast chicken to a whole new level of intense flavor.

What is Black Garlic?

If this is your first time using black garlic, it’s kind of like regular garlic’s edgy and sophisticated cousin. 

Black garlic is simply regular garlic that has been aged by warming the garlic bulbs for several weeks in a humid environment. While they age, the cloves undergo what is called the Maillard reaction. This process is what imparts black garlic with its rich flavor and distinctive black color. 

Picture cloves of garlic that have gone through an amazing transformation – they turn inky black, get all soft and sticky, and their flavor becomes something out of this world. They have a chewy texture and the sweet and savory taste combination is perfect for Asian cuisine.

Besides its unique taste, black garlic might also have some health benefits. It’s packed with antioxidants and could have anti-inflammatory properties. So, not only does it taste fantastic, but it could also do some good for your body.

Where can I buy Black Garlic?

Of course, you can find Black Garlic on Amazon. You can pretty much find ANYTHING on Amazon, but they also sell it at Whole Foods, Central Market, and a variety of other specialty supermarkets. 

How do I use Black Garlic?

Now, let’s talk about how you can use black garlic in your cooking. It’s incredibly versatile! You can add it to sauces, marinades, and dressings, or even mash it up with a little olive oil and spread it on crostini. It gives a whole new level of flavor to roasted meats, stir-fries, pasta dishes – you name it!

In this case, you are going to use it to infuse perfectly tender and juicy roasted chicken pieces with amazing umami flavor.

The best part is that making black garlic roast chicken is easier than you might think. It’s a perfect dish to impress your loved ones at a family dinner gathering or to treat yourself to something special. Plus, the aroma that fills your kitchen as it roasts in the oven is simply irresistible.

If you REALLY want to impress, make a batch of this Korean Garlic Bread to go along with it. It’s sweet and salty and your guests will think you spent all day in the kitchen preparing it.

Let’s dive into the recipe and make some magic happen in your RV kitchen!

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Let’s Gather Up the Ingredients

• Chicken- I like to use a whole chicken cut into pieces so that everyone can choose their favorite part. Chicken thighs would also be a good option. No matter what you choose, I recommend using bone-in chicken because not only do the bones add nutritional value, but they impart a depth of flavor that does not exist with a boneless cut.
• Soy Sauce
• Hoisin Sauce
• Garlic– I like the combination of black garlic cloves and fresh garlic cloves
• Sesame Oil
• Honey
• Abalone Sauce– Oyster Sauce would be a great alternative.
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes– Omit if you don’t care for spicy food, but they add a nice little kick!
• Cilantro
• Green Onions

Now Let’s Get Cooking

There are a lot of ingredients in this recipe, but they are all things that you can easily store for an extended period of time in your refrigerator or pantry. Keep them on hand to make a variety of other Asian dishes like my Simple Chicken Stir Fry or this Chinese Chicken And Potato Stew.

I used a mortar and pestle to make the marinade for the chicken, but you could easily do this in a small food processor or blender. 

Mash the garlic cloves with the sesame oil and salt until it turns into a paste.

Add in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, abalone sauce, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you are using them). Stir until it is well combined and then taste for seasoning. Don’t worry, it is supposed to be salty! All of those flavors will meld with the chicken juices and make a delicious black garlic sauce in the end. 

Lay the chicken pieces in a heavy oven-proof pan. If you are cooking in your RV kitchen like me, make sure the pan will fit into your smaller oven. 

Pour on the marinade and massage it into the meat. Make sure that all of the chicken is completely coated. Cover and put it in the refrigerator for at least two hours, but up to overnight. 

An hour before you are ready to roast it, pull the chicken out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. 

Pour as much of the marinade as you can into a separate bowl. (Don’t discard. You will use it to make the sauce later on) You want the chicken to roast, not steam like it would if you cooked it in the liquid.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Place your uncovered baking dish in the preheated oven.

Roast for 45 minutes to an hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. After 30 minutes, use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness. Check every 10 minutes until it is fully cooked.

Once the chicken is done roasting, pull it out of the oven and set it aside. Remove the chicken pieces to a separate plate leaving the pan juices behind.

Tent loosely with foil to keep it warm.

Now let’s make the Black Garlic Sauce

To create a flavorful sauce, place the skillet over medium-high heat and stir the reserved marinade into the existing pan juices. Bring to a boil stirring continuously until it reaches your desired consistency.

In case you find that there isn’t sufficient juice in the pan to create a sauce, just add a splash of water or chicken broth.

Tip for success: If you can run your spoon across the bottom of the pan and it leaves a trail, your sauce is ready.

Now add the roasted chicken pieces back into the pan and coat them with this amazing black garlic sauce!

Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro and then serve over Jasmine rice with your favorite green vegetable. 

So, are you ready to indulge in a dish that’s both new and exciting? I promise it will leave a lasting impression and have everyone asking for seconds.

If you try this Black Garlic Roast Chicken or one of my other chicken recipes, please be sure to give it a rating and let me know how it turned out. I love hearing your feedback and I will do my best to answer any questions you have as quickly as I can.

As always, I will be back next week with more delicious recipes from my RV kitchen to yours!