Molasses Baked Chicken

Molasses Baked Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    169

Transform your weeknight dinner into a symphony of sweet and savory notes with this Molasses Baked Chicken. The tangy vinegar and pungent mustard perfectly balance the rich molasses, creating a glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, leaving you with a succulent and flavorful chicken.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    97 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    609 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cinnamon, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Arrange the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between the pieces for even cooking. (5 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until well combined and smooth. This creates the luscious glaze that will elevate your chicken. (3 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 45 mins Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and generously coat the chicken pieces with the molasses mixture, ensuring every piece is glistening with the glaze. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear when pierced with a fork or knife. (45 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the molasses mixture.
Feel free to experiment with different mustards – a grainy mustard would add a nice texture.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Lamont Flatley

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 56 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ernesto Grant

    I was surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. It's a great weeknight meal.

  • Tom Spinka

    My family loved this! Even my picky eaters cleaned their plates.

  • Alfreda Ondricka

    The cinnamon adds a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Juliana Torp

    This recipe is a keeper! The molasses glaze is so delicious and the chicken was perfectly cooked.

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate