Chicken Breasts with Coating

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Makes 2 servings. 

This chicken is simple and quick to put together, and it looks attractive with bits of whole grain mustard on top.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper 

COATING:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    2 tablespoons lemon juice

    1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

    1 tablespoon honey

    ½ teaspoon Madras curry powder

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat oven to 450F. 

  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.  Place in an ovenproof dish.

  3. In a small bowl combine the coating ingredients.

  4. Coat the chicken with the coating.

  5. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for a few hours.

  6. Bring the chicken to room temperature and bake for about 10 minutes, without turning.  The chicken should have a trace of pink on the inside. Remove from oven , cover the chicken with foil and let rest for a minute. The chicken will continue cooking.

  7. To serve; slice the chicken on a diagonal into 3 pieces and spoon over the accumulated juices.