A delightful chicken recipe with a sweet and spicy glaze, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Mix thoroughly to ensure an even coating for the chicken.
Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Shake off any excess flour to avoid clumping.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a baking dish and arrange the chicken pieces in it, turning to coat them in the butter.
Ensure the chicken pieces are not overcrowded for even cooking.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Flip the chicken halfway through for even browning.
While the chicken bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the remaining butter, honey, soy sauce, curry powder, and the juice of the lemon.
Whisk until the glaze is smooth and well combined.
Pour the glaze over the chicken and return it to the oven.
Ensure the glaze coats all pieces evenly.
Bake for an additional 45 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 15 minutes.
Basting helps to build up a flavorful and sticky glaze.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.