Maple Spring Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 chicken, 2-1/2 to 3 lb. (cut up)
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 1 tsp. salt
- dash of pepper
- 1/4 c. chopped almonds
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
Method
Place chicken pieces in a shallow, buttered baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients and pour evenly over chicken. Bake uncovered, 50–60 minutes at 325 degrees. Baste occasionally. This baked chicken is especially good served with rice.
Recipe courtesy Michigan Maple Syrup Recipes from the Kitchens of Michigan’s Leading Maple Producers.
