Maple Glazed Chicken Cracker Barrel Food

MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and add the apples, shallots and sage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook until the chicken is browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and continue to cook the apples and shallots, stirring, until golden, about 2 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix the chicken broth, maple syrup, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the skillet with the apples and shallots and boil until reduced by about three-quarters, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat, until cooked through, about 2 more minutes.

MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until golden.
• Add maple syrup, ketchup, bourbon and hot sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced by 1/4 cup. Remove from heat.
• Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth.
• Grill chicken, turning once and brushing frequently with mayonnaise mixture. Cook until chicken is done and juices run clear.

MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cider until smooth. Stir in syrup and onion powder; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and turn to coat.

MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Prepare the chicken tenders in the oven as directed, on a foil lined baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet and cook the onions until soft.
• Blend in the syrup and the mustard.
• Cook to a simmer for 1 minute and remove from heat.
• Add the cooked chicken tenders to the skillet and stir to coat.
• Spreak glazed chicken back onto the baking sheet and cook 5-8 minutes longer until the sauce is set.