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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Black Garlic Sauce


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Delicious crispy chicken thighs paired with a rich, savory black garlic sauce for an unforgettable dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 68 black garlic cloves
  • 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Splash of water or broth
  • A dash of rice vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper (don’t forget under the skin).
  2. Sear in a hot skillet, skin-side down, till golden and crispy.
  3. Flip and cook through either on the stove or finish in a 400°F (200°C) oven.
  4. While chicken rests, mash 6-8 black garlic cloves into a paste.
  5. Sauté chopped onions in butter, then add the black garlic paste.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, honey, and a splash of water or broth, maybe a dash of rice vinegar.
  7. Simmer, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Pour over rested chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is forgiving; feel free to adjust ingredients according to your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing/Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg