Laurie Colwins Baked Mustard Chicken

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine mustard, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

3. 3

   Place bread crumbs in another large bowl.

4. 4

   Working in batches, coat chicken quarters on all sides with mustard mixture.

5. 5

   Shake off excess mustard, then coat completely with bread crumbs.

6. 6

   Arrange in a single layer in a large, shallow baking pan.

7. 7

   Dust the chicken with paprika and scatter butter pieces on top.

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   Bake until crust is deep golden brown and crispy, about 2 hours.

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   (Depending on the oven, the size of the pan and the size of the chickens, baking time may be as long as 2 1/2 hours.)

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    Serve hot or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.