maple-curry chicken

How To Make maple-curry chicken

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• 2

  In a 9” X 13” baking dish, combine the butter with the maple syrup, mustard, curry powder and cayenne. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the butter is melted. Whisk in a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• 3

  Reset oven temperature to 425º F.
• 4

  Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the baking dish and turn to coat with the sauce. Bake for about 15 - 18 minutes, basting halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165º F. (Cook time depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts.)
• 5

  Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Place on serving plates.
• 6

  Whisk the pan sauce and spoon over the chicken.
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