Big Daddy's Baked BBQ Chicken

BBQ Chicken with a homemade BBQ Sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon  artificial granulated brown sweetener, Splenda brand
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chili paste with garlic, Asian
• 1  teaspoon molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1  lb  boneless chicken thighs, skinless

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix Cider, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Hot Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Thyme, & Chili Paste in a bowl.
3. Place 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce mixture aside for later use.
4. Place chicken in a large zip-lock bag and pour the rest of BBQ sauce into the bag and shake well to coat the chicken. Marinade for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
5. Place the chicken in a coated baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
6. Poke the chicken with a fork, it is done when clear juice comes out of the chicken.
7. After skimming the fat from the drippings, pour the drippings into a small sauce pan. Stir in the 1/4 cup of marinade set aside earlier. Cook over low heat for two minute while stirring.
8. Pour over chicken.
9. Place chicken in broiler and broil for 3-5 minutes to allow sauce to carmelize.
10. Serve.