MOLASSES BAKED CHICKEN

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A molasses, vinegar, and mustard sauce adds a nice flavor to baked chicken.

Provided by Jane Baier Warren

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Arrange in the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the molasses, vinegar, and mustard.
Bake chicken 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Coat chicken with the molasses mixture. Continue baking 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 608.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g