Honey Mustard Chicken
A while ago, we received a festive hamper that contained a large bottle of organic honey and some delicious looking mustard. It remained in my kitchen cupboard, waiting for me to get inspired to use it in my culinary endeavours. Well, last week was the auspicious day and I finally used the honey and the mustard extravagantly to create a memorable baked dish.
900gms skinless chicken, jointed, washed and drained; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tbsp curds; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; a few basil leaves- I used Italian basil which grows in my garden, chopped; salt to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil.
Garnish: More Basil Leaves according to taste.
Whisk the honey, mustard, curds, olive oil, salt and pepper to a smooth consistency. Stir in the garlic and chopped basil leaves. Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the mixture over the chicken. Make sure all the pieces are covered. Cover and keep aside for 20 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 175 degrees C for 45 minutes to 1 hour until chicken is cooked and juices run clear. Garnish with the basil leaves. Rest for 10 minutes. Serve with a salad for lunch or dinner.
