Baked Chicken in a Sweet BBQ Sauce

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, red wine, maple syrup, chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, whisking until uniform.

3. 3

   Arrange the chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the sauce over the top and turn each piece to coat on both sides.

4. 4

   Bake until the chicken is cooked through with clear-running juices, approximately 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer at the thickest part should register 160°F (70°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent to keep warm.

5. 5

   Transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the water until fully dissolved, then whisk the mixture into the boiling sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens. Return the chicken to the dish and spoon the thickened sauce over it before serving.