Perfectly Glazed Chicken

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 3 -Stir the breadcrumbs into the butter and cook until they are golden.

Step 4 -Stir the parsley, the salt, and the pepper into the breadcrumbs and transfer to a plate to cool.

Step 5 -Carefully wipe out the skillet.

Step 6 -Add the olive oil to the skillet over medium heat and cook until it is shimmering.

Step 7 -Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.

Step 8 -Cook the chicken in the oil, skin-side down, until the skin is browned, about 3 minutes.

Step 9 -Flip the chicken and then transfer the skillet to the oven to roast until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes.

Step 10 -Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat.

Step 11 -Add the syrup and the vinegar to the chicken and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 12 -Turn the chicken so that each piece is skin-side down and cook until they are richly glazed, about 30 seconds.

Step 13 -Add the stock to the chicken mixture and boil until it has reduced by 1/3, while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 14 -Stir the mustard, the salt, and the pepper into the chicken mixture.

Step 15 -Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over top, and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.

Step 16 -Serve.