Chicken Diablo

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones you come back to again and again, and this five-ingredient chicken proves the point.

Melted margarine gets mixed with honey, mustard, and curry powder to create a glaze that caramelizes into a gorgeous sticky coating as the chicken bakes.

No marinating, no pounding, no fussy steps. Coat and bake. That’s it.

The honey turns golden and slightly crisp on the edges while the curry powder adds an earthy warmth that keeps things from being one-note sweet.

This is the kind of weeknight dinner that kids and adults both reach for seconds on.

Variations

• Use bone-in thighs for juicier results with even more caramelized edges
• Stir a tablespoon of soy sauce into the glaze for a savory-sweet twist
• Double the glaze and use half for dipping at the table

Kitchen Tips

• Line your baking pan with foil for easy cleanup since the honey glaze gets sticky
• If the chicken is browning too fast on top, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes
• Let it rest a few minutes before serving so the glaze sets and clings to the meat