As we all scurry around getting ready for Christmas we still like to have a delicious dinner. I keep up with several favorite blogs and stumbled over this recipe on “Table for Two”. Holy Yum Chicken is easy and so yummy! The recipe originated from the new “I Love Trader Joe’s” cook, available on Amazon. Put some steamed broccoli or asparagus with this and jasmine rice as well.
Holy Yum Chicken
Recipe type: Main Entree, Chicken
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 1½ – 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs (most of the fat cut and discarded)
- ½ cup Dijon mustard (must be Dijon mustard, no substitutes)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (again, no substitutes. No fake Aunt Jemima stuff)
- 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar (seasoned or unseasoned)
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 8×8″ oven-proof pan with 2 layers of tin foil.
- In small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in the foil layered pan then pour the mixture on top of it. Turn the chicken around in the sauce to make sure it gets all coated.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let chicken sit for 5 minutes then transfer to a plate. Do NOT discard the liquid.
- Immediately after plating chicken, whisk in the 1 tbsp. of cornstarch into the liquid in the pan. You’ll create a nice, thick sauce to drizzle over your chicken. You need to do cornstarch mixing immediately because the liquid needs to be hot in order for it to thicken properly. If it’s still not thickening after 1 tbsp., you can add a little more.
- Sprinkle rosemary on top before serving.
- Serve with rice or potatoes or vegetables.
Notes:
If you like things more tangy, I would add 2 tbsp. of rice wine vinegar instead of 1 tbsp. I did this the second time I made this and it was a nice tangy kick with the sweetness that subdued it. If you like things on the sweeter side, keep it to 1 tbsp. of rice wine vinegar. Regardless, taste the sauce after mixing it together and adjust to taste. :)Source: I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook
