Baked Chicken In a Sweet BBQ Sauce

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, red wine, maple syrup, chili powder, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until thoroughly combined, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Nestle the chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Generously pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated, promising a flavorful journey. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the baking dish and set aside to rest. (40 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the remaining sauce from the baking dish into a saucepan. Over medium heat, bring the sauce to a gentle boil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the simmering sauce. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring continuously until it reaches your desired consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Return the baked chicken to the baking dish, and generously pour the thickened sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is drenched in the flavorful glaze. Serve immediately and savor the symphony of flavors! (2 minutes)