Maple Mustard Chicken


     3-4 lbs best of fryer (skinned)
    1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
     2 Tbsp. lemon juice
     1/2 c. canola oil
    1/3 c. pure maple syrup
     8-10 peppercorns
      1 large bay leaf, crumbled
     1 large garlic clove, minced
     

     If using frying chicken, skin. Thighs also work wonderful!
     Put the mustard in a small bowl. Beat in the lemon juice with a wire whisk,
     then beat in first the oil, then the maple syrup. Sprinkle the peppercorns,
    bay leaf and garlic in a zip lock pour in the marinade chicken and seal.
    Refrigerate 1 day.

     Remove from ziplock and put in a 13 x 9 " pan.  Add
     some new potatoes and roast without turning over, just baste every 20 min.
     Roast for 40 min -1 hr. Enjoy!!
     This is a great dish to make ahead. Serve with a Romaine Salad & lots of
    Sourdough bread
     

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