apple of my eye chicken (sallye)

How To Make apple of my eye chicken (sallye)

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350º Line a sided baking sheet with parchment paper Place cooking rack on baking sheet over parchment paper Set aside
• 2

  PREPARE BASTING SAUCE: Place apple soda, soy sauce, honey, lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili sauce and spices together. Whisk until it is well blended and forms a smooth sauce. Set aside
• 3

  Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in cast iron or heavy skillet over medium high heat. Place chicken in skillet and cook 3 minutes per side until slightly brown. Remove from heat
• 4

  With basting mop or brush generously rub chicken with basting sauce and place each piece on cooking rack on baking sheet Place small oven safe bowl of water under cooking rack to keep smoke down Place baking sheet in preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes, basting often. Turn chicken over after 15 minutes Check internal temp of chicken with thermometer, it it is not at 165º at the thickest part, cook for 5 minute increments until that temp is reached. If you don't have a meat thermometer, pierce with fork at thickest part. If juices run clear, it is done.
• 5

  Good served with rice or noodle dishes with a crisp green vegetable such as broccoli, and maybe some candied carrots. See suggested recipes in comment below.
• 6

  Chinese Five Spice can be found in the ethnic section of most supermarkets, or at Asian markets.
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