Baked Chicken And Rhubarb Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Rhubarb

• 1 cup chopped rhubarb
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Chicken Breasts
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg

How to Make Baked Chicken And Rhubarb

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup chopped rhubarb, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/2 cup water.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is clear and thickened.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
5. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (or 8 chicken thighs, or pieces from one whole chicken) in a shallow baking dish.
8. Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
9. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
10. Pour the cooled rhubarb sauce evenly over the chicken.
11. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
12. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
13. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before spooning the sauce over and serving.