Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Chicken

Directions

1. Maple Cider Vinegar Glaze
2. In a small saucepan, add vinegar, syrup, and molasses. Whisk.
3. Add in pepper flakes, Rosemary, chillies, pepper, and ginger. Whisk.
4. Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce heat.
5. Simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
6. Strain and set aside. Save strainings.

1. Chicken
2. In a large pot, stir together sugar, salt, vinegar, thyme, and water until sugar dissolves.
3. Place sauce in a large bowl. Add 2 cups cold water.
4. Cut each breast in 1/2.
5. Add chicken to sauce mixture.
6. Marinate 2-3 hours. (Overnight is even better!)
7. Pre-heat over to Bake and 400. Line a baking sheet with foil.
8. Drain chicken but do not rinse.
9. Salt and pepper to taste.
10. Dredge chicken in cornmeal.
11. Heat oil in a lage skillet and sear each piece of chicken on both sides.
12. Place on baking sheet.
13. Baste top with glaze and lightly add glaze strainings if desired.
14. Roast about 6 minutes. Flip over.
15. Baste fresh side with glaze and add strainings if desired.
16. Roast another 6 minutes.
17. Add remaining glaze and strainings and roast another 2-3 minutes.
18. Let rest several minutes before serving with rice and fresh vegetable side.