SANDRA’S SPICY SWEET and SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS

The addition of red pepper flakes 
takes this recipe over the top...

Servings: (4)
Prep: 10 Mins. |
Braise: 40 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 (8 oz. can) pineapple tidbits, with juice

½ red bell pepper, julienned

½ red onion, julienned

1-1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon freshly chopped ginger

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 garlic clove, minced

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons corn starch

--Prepared steamed rice

METHOD

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.  Sear chicken thighs skin side down for 5 minutes; turn over and continue searing for another 5 minutes.  Using a spoon, remove all but 1 tablespoon of drippings.  Add all the remaining ingredients, except water and cornstarch.  Cover and reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 30 minutes, until juices of chicken thighs run clear.  Whisk the cornstarch and water, and add to skillet while stirring to thicken sauce.  Serve with steamed rice. - Enjoy!

SANDRA'S CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

This chutney is most excellent served 
with ham, turkey, pork, or chicken, 
including as a sandwich spread...

Yields: (3 cups)
Prep: 15 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

½ (12 oz bag) of frozen, whole cranberries
½ cup water
½ cup dark brown sugar
pinch of kosher salt
1 hand-full of raisins
1 (8 oz. can) crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons prepared ‘hot’ horseradish, or more if you like it spicier

METHOD

Combine frozen cranberries, water, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, and raisins in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low to gently simmer for 10 minutes. Add the drained crushed pineapple, and horseradish; folding to combine, and simmer for 1 minute more. Taste for spiciness, adding more horseradish, if desired.

Serve hot with your choice of ham or poultry, or chill for 1 hour in refrigerator to serve cold, if desired. – Enjoy!