Main Dishes:

Spicy Oven Barbecue Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (can substitute chicken breast)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Trim fat from chicken. Arrange chicken in single layer in 9x13-inch pan. In medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, salsa, honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, cumin. Pour over chicken, turning pieces to coat both sides. Bake uncovered 45 minutes at 400 degrees. When done, arrange chicken on serving platter. Keep warm Pour sauce from chicken into a small saucepan, skimming off as much fat as possible. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Mix well and add to sauce. Bring to boil, stirring until thicken. Pour over top of chicken or serve on side for dipping sauce. (Note: Chicken breast cooks in 30 minutes.)

Emma Shaeckenbach
Davenport