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Black Garlic Chicken

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Black Garlic Chicken is a creamy, one-skillet dinner made with tender chicken cutlets, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich black garlic cream sauce. It’s savory, comforting, and quick enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for guests.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds thin-cut boneless chicken breast cutlets
  • 4 black garlic cloves
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mash the black garlic cloves into a smooth paste and set aside.
  2. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a large skillet, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
  4. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté mushrooms for 5–8 minutes until browned. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add a splash of cream to the pan with the mashed black garlic, whisking to dissolve.
  6. Add remaining cream, chicken broth, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Simmer for 2–4 minutes, whisking until the sauce thickens slightly and is smooth.
  7. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
  8. Stir mushrooms into the sauce. Return chicken to the plate and spoon sauce generously over top. Garnish with parsley or chives if using.

Notes

  • Black garlic gives the sauce a deep, umami flavor with subtle sweetness.
  • For extra richness, add a pat of butter to the sauce before serving.
  • Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the sauce.
  • Use cremini or shiitake mushrooms for stronger mushroom flavor.

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