Easy Caramelized Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 (about 1.2kg) Bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 40g Butter, melted
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

You’ll need: Large baking tray, Baking paper, Pastry brush

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry. Toss with the oil, paprika and salt, then arrange skin side up on the tray with a little space between each piece.

3. 3

   Bake for 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir the melted butter, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and vinegar together.

5. 5

   Brush the glaze over the chicken and return to the oven for 15–20 minutes, brushing once more halfway, until the skin is deep golden and sticky.

6. 6

   Check the thickest piece is cooked through: the juices should run clear with no pink near the bone (75°C on a thermometer). Rest for 5 minutes and spoon over any glaze from the tray.