American-style chicken
Description
Our entire family loves shish kebabs, grilling, and outdoor feasts, so we've tried countless marinades. I can honestly say this excellent recipe for American-style chicken is definitely worth trying. The combination of mustard, oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, herbs, and cinnamon works wonders—the chicken turns out incredibly juicy, tender, and the flavor is so amazing and unique that words can't really describe it. You just have to try it for yourself. You can cook this chicken on a barbecue, grill, or in the oven—the result will be fantastic in any case, although it's undoubtedly much tastier when prepared outdoors. The key here is to marinate the chicken thoroughly, so you'll need to keep it in the refrigerator for about a day, but it's absolutely worth it. So, get everything ready, and I'll tell you how to make American-style chicken at home.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, rinse the chicken under cold water and cut it into small pieces.
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Step 2
We pour a glass of oil and add mustard to it. I use Dijon mustard with grains, as in my opinion it gives a richer flavor.
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Step 3
Now, using a blender, mix the mustard and oil until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
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Step 4
Add cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, herbs of your choice, and salt to the prepared mixture. Blend everything once again with a blender.
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Step 5
Now add the sugar. I use approximately half a teaspoon, but add it gradually and taste as you go. Then stir the sauce until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
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Step 6
Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix well. Add bay leaves, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but preferably for one day.
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Step 7
When the chicken has marinated well, we take it out of the refrigerator and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. Put it in the preheated oven at 200 degrees for one hour.
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Step 8
Our chicken is ready and has developed a delicious golden crust, so we can proceed to taste it.