Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe with Black Garlic: Gourmet & Flavorful

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp I Love Black Garlic Purée
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
• Sesame seeds and chopped scallions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken Pat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Sear Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Build the sauce In the same pan, lower heat to medium. Add fresh garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in black garlic purée, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until combined and glossy.
4. Simmer Return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over and cook 5–7 minutes until thickened and sticky. (If you prefer thicker sauce, whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 more minute.)
5. Finish Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve over steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

Tips and Variations

• Crispier texture: Dredge chicken lightly in cornstarch before searing.
• Spicy version: Add ½ tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp chili oil to the sauce.
• For meal prep: Keeps well refrigerated for 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water.
• Vegetarian swap: Try tofu or cauliflower florets instead of chicken.

Try It With

Pair with Black Garlic Vinaigrette-tossed greens, a drizzle of Black Garlic Oil, or sprinkle with Black Garlic Salt for extra depth.

Make It With The Best Black Garlic

For smooth, balanced flavor, use I Love Black Garlic Purée. It melts perfectly into sauces without the sharpness of raw garlic.