BARBECUED OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

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This is easy and really good! This makes a great meal served with fries and coleslaw! If you are in a rush you can omit browning the chicken and increase the cooking time slightly, I find that the sauce will be thinner from the chicken juices if you do not brown the chicken first, browning also adds to the flavor of this dish --- if possible use only French's mustard for this, for some reason other brands of prepared mustard are just not as good. Adjust all ingredients to taste if you prefer a sweeter sauce add in more brown sugar.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs fresh chicken thighs
seasoning salt (can use white salt)
fresh ground black pepper
3 -6 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 onion (sliced or coarsley chopped)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1/4-1/3 cup french's yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional or to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon white salt (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the onion slices and green pepper (if using) on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in oil on both sides.
  • Place into the casserole dish on top of the onion slices.
  • In a bowl whisk together the mustard, ketchup, cider vinegar, liquid smoke, brown sugar, chili powder, fresh garlic, cayenne (if using) and black pepper; mix well to combine, then season sauce with 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired.
  • Pour over the browned chicken thighs.
  • Using hands turn the chicken to coat well in the sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.6, Fat 45.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 557, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 22.7, Protein 41

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