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Pepper Jelly Glaze for Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken, preferably bone-in and skin-on
  • ½ cup red pepper jelly
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (not packed)
  • red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Cover a rimmed sheet pan with parchment or foil.
  • Put the chicken, skin side down, on the covered sheet pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the glaze. Combine all ingredients in a small microwave- safe bowl. Microwave about 20 seconds and stir to combine.
  • When the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and lightly baste the top of the chicken pieces. Turn the chicken over and baste a little more thickly. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, baste the chicken pieces again without flipping them over. Baste each piece a thickly as you can, using all of the glaze. Bake another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink at the bone.
  • Good hot or at room temperature.