Chicken "Spareribs"

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 35 Min

Now you can get the great flavor or restaurant spareribs at home, with chicken. What an exciting change of pace.

What You'll Need

1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 chicken thighs, skinned
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch

What to Do

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil until moderately hot. Add chicken and lightly brown on all sides for about 6 to 7 minutes, turning frequently.
In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, light brown sugar, apple juice, ketchup, cider vinegar, garlic, red pepper and ginger; add to chicken. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, blend cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water.
Add to chicken and cook, stirring until sauce thicken and glazes chicken pieces.

Notes

Serve warm as an appetizer or as a main course over hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. For a change, you can even use chicken wings instead of thighs.