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Yum Yum Chicken Recipe

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Yum Yum Chicken is a flavorful and simple baked chicken dish featuring boneless skinless chicken thighs coated in a tangy Dijon mustard and pure maple syrup glaze. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal prep time and a delicious, slightly sweet-savory sauce thickened with cornstarch and garnished with fresh rosemary.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard (no substitutes, PLEASE read notes below)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (no substitutes. No Aunt Jemima, fake maple syrup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (most of the fat cut and discarded)

For Thickening and Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line an 8×8 inch oven-proof pan with two layers of tin foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined, forming a smooth glaze for the chicken.
  3. Coat Chicken: Place the trimmed chicken thighs in the foil-lined pan, then pour the mustard-maple mixture over the chicken. Turn the chicken pieces around in the glaze to ensure each piece is completely coated.
  4. Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and the chicken to cook through.
  5. Rest Chicken: Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the chicken to a serving plate, keeping the cooking liquid in the pan.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Immediately whisk the tablespoon of cornstarch into the hot liquid in the pan to create a thick, glossy sauce. If it doesn’t thicken after the first tablespoon, add a little more cornstarch. This step must be done while the liquid is hot to ensure proper thickening.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the thickened sauce over the plated chicken and sprinkle fresh rosemary on top before serving for an aromatic finish.

Notes

  • Use Dijon mustard specifically as it provides the right tangy flavor; other mustards may alter the intended taste.
  • Pure maple syrup is critical for authentic flavor and natural sweetness. Avoid imitation syrups for the best result.
  • Removing most of the fat from chicken thighs reduces greasiness and keeps the dish lighter.
  • Mix the cornstarch into the hot liquid immediately after baking to ensure the sauce thickens properly.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with simple sides such as roasted vegetables or steamed rice to soak up extra sauce.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/yum-yum-chicken-recipe/