Best 7 Maple And Cayenne Glazed Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Maple and Cayenne Glazed Chicken, a dish that artfully blends sweet and savory flavors. This exceptional recipe offers a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. With just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor.

The harmonious blend of maple syrup and cayenne pepper creates a glaze that caramelizes beautifully, coating the chicken in a glossy, golden-brown sheen. The chicken emerges from the oven tender and juicy, with a crispy skin that shatters at the first bite. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a tangy dressing, a creamy Avocado Salsa bursting with vibrant flavors, and a simple yet flavorful Steamed Asparagus that adds a touch of greenery to the plate. Each recipe complements the chicken perfectly, creating a well-rounded meal that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

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MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN AND CRISPY POTATOES



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A juicy whole chicken with a sweet maple glaze, crispy potatoes and a fresh green salad in under 30 minutes? Yes, please! The trick is to break down the chicken into smaller pieces so it cooks faster in the oven.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fingerling potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
One 3 to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 heads butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. (This is a good time to start the chicken.)
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large skillet (not nonstick). Gently flatten the potatoes so the skin bursts but the potatoes still hold together (see Cook's Note).
  • Drizzle the olive oil all over the potatoes and set the skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle all over with the seasoned salt and gently toss to coat.
  • For the chicken: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and make sure it gets very hot. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with the seasoned salt. Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until the skin is golden but not too dark, 4 to 5 minutes. Without flipping the chicken over, bake until firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding the bone) registers 165 degrees F, 12 to 14 minutes. (This is a good time to finish the potatoes.)
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and flip the chicken. Brush the skin with the maple syrup. Drizzle any of the remaining maple syrup over the chicken.
  • For the salad: Whisk the vinegar, garlic, mustard, maple syrup, salt and olive oil together in a medium bowl until combined; season with pepper. Set aside so the garlic can infuse the dressing, about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic and lightly toss the lettuce with the dressing in the bowl.

MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN



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This chicken recipe offers sweet and savory flavors and a pleasant maple sauce. Tender and loaded with appeal, this entree will please everyone at the table.-Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cider until smooth. Stir in syrup and onion powder; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and turn to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAPLE AND CAYENNE GLAZED CHICKEN



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3-pound) chickens, wing tips, spine and breast plate removed, cut in half
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup real maple syrup
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make a small hole in the extra skin on the chicken legs and poke the end of the drumsticks through to form a perfect package. Toss the chickens generously with olive oil and salt. Arrange the chicken on a sheet tray or a baking dish lined with parchment or a silicone mat. Roast the chickens until they are about three-quarters of the way done, 20 to 25 minutes. The skin should start to brown and crisp.
  • While the chickens are roasting, combine the maple syrup and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the syrup is reduced by half to three-quarters, or until the syrup is very thick and syrupy.
  • After the chickens have roasted for 20 to 25 minutes, brush each piece of chicken generously with the reduced syrup. Continue to roast for another 10 to 12 minutes, brushing the skin with the syrup 1 or 2 more times while cooking. The skin should start to become very dark and sticky. If the skin starts to get too dark, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Transfer the chickens to a serving platter and let rest about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Sweet and spicy!!!

MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN



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This one-pan dish is filled with the flavors of fall. Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to the tangy cider-infused glaze that coats tender pan-roasted chicken, apple wedges and shallots.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 apples (1 red, 1 green), cored and cut into wedges
8 medium shallots, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, torn
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken and add the apples, shallots and sage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook until the chicken is browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and continue to cook the apples and shallots, stirring, until golden, about 2 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix the chicken broth, maple syrup, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the skillet with the apples and shallots and boil until reduced by about three-quarters, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat, until cooked through, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 119 milligrams, Sodium 373 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams

MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED COUNTRY VEGETABLES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons honey mustard chicken glaze seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
1 pound red baby potatoes, halved
1 (3 1/2 to 4 1/2-pound) chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (recommended: McCormick Perfect Pinch)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the vegetables: In a small bowl, whisk together the seasoning, mustard, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss with the vegetables and spread in a layer on the bottom of a roasting pan.
  • For the chicken: Season the chicken with the chicken seasoning. Place the chicken on the vegetables in the roasting pan. Roast until golden and an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees F when inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • For the glaze: While the chicken is roasting, whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • When the chicken is nearly cooked through, completely coat the outside with the glaze using a pastry brush. Pour any remaining glaze over the vegetables. Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 175 degrees F when inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

MAPLE AND CAYENNE GLAZED CHICKEN



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3 lb) chicken wings
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
1 cup real maple syrup
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Toss wings generously with olive oil and salt. Arrange chicken on baking dish lined with parchment or silpat. Roast the wings until it is about 3/4 of the way done about 20 - 25 mins. The skins should start to crisp. While wings are roasting, combine maple syrup and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the syrup is reduced about 1/2 to 3/4 or until the syrup is very thick and syrupy. After the wings have roasted 20 - 25mins. brush each wing generously with the reduced syrup. Continue to roast another 10 -12 mins. brushing the syrup 1 to 2 more times while cooking. The skins hsould become very dark and sticky. If the skin becomes to dark, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Rest 10 mins before serving.

MAPLE ROASTED CHICKEN



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This sweet, well-seasoned dish is great for Sunday dinner. You only have to marinate for an hour, but you could do it up to overnight. Set it up the night before, then simply roast the chicken just before serving. The sticky glaze adds color, but its sweetness is not overpowering, getting some good balance from the vinegar and the smoky paprika. Pair the roasted chicken with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts or bitter greens, like collard greens and kale, and use any leftovers in a salad or rice bowl the next day.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry and trim off any excess fat. Place in a large resealable plastic bag or medium bowl with a lid.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons salt. Pour into the bag with the chicken, seal and refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pull the brined chicken out of the fridge, drain off the brine and pat the chicken dry. On a rimmed sheet pan, rub the chicken with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
  • Set it skin side up and roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • As the chicken roasts, make the glaze: Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, fennel, paprika and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced and thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Brush the cooked thighs with the glaze and set under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute, keeping an eye on the glaze as it is quick to burn. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have cayenne pepper, you can substitute chili powder or paprika for a milder flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce for a few minutes longer until it reduces and thickens.
  • For a crispy skin, broil the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This maple and cayenne glazed chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this chicken is sure to be a hit.

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