Maple Chicken And Vegetables For Two Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Skin chicken. Place chicken in a lightly greased shallow baking pan; brush with oil. Arrange sliced vegetables and onion around chicken.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth over vegetables. Bake in a 425°F oven 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt margarine or butter. Stir in maple syrup; heat through. Brush mixture over chicken and vegetables.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink and vegetables are tender, brushing frequently with maple syrup mixture.
• Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.
• Skim fat from pan drippings; pass pan drippings with chicken.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place chicken in a 8 x 8 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray (or lightly greased).
• Cover and bake 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, sage, salt and pepper.
• Remove chicken from oven.
• Add vegetables to the pan.
• Baste with syrup mixture.
• Return to oven.
• Bake uncovered for 60 minutes more, or until the chicken is well glazed and cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• Baste frequently with syrup mixture while baking.

Steps:

• Place chicken in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain.
• Place potato and carrot in another pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Place corn in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; stir and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Transfer corn to a food processor. Add chicken stock and puree until smooth, about 10 seconds. Add chicken, carrot, and potato. Puree until mixture is smooth and reaches desired texture.