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