ROASTED CHICKEN WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND DIJON MUSTARD

For 8 servings Ingredients:

• 2 chickens, cut into 8 pieces.

• 1 teaspoon of salt.

• ½ teaspoon of black pepper.

• 2/3 cup maple syrup.

• 2/3 cup orange juice.

• 4 tablespoons of Dijon mustard.

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

• 1 ½ teaspoons dried (or fresh) thyme or rosemary.

• Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary, optional.

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 200°C.

• Place the chickens in two low-sided baking dishes.

• Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the maple syrup, orange juice, mustard, oil, and thyme or rosemary. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

• Pour over the chicken.

• Roast the chicken, basting occasionally, for about 50 minutes or until the juices run clear or an internal thermometer registers 75°C.

• Serve with the juice from the dish and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.