Baked Guava Chicken

Break out of the boring dinner time routine by making an irresistible guava sauce perfect for marinating and dipping baked chicken.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Hawaiian salt or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken drumettes

Preparation

1. Combine guava jam, lemon juice, soy sauce, allspice, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until jam melts and mixture is blended.
2. Stir together water and cornstarch; stir into guava mixture. Bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute until thickened. Remove from heat, and cool.
3. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag; pour 1/4 cup sauce over chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour or overnight.
4. Place chicken in a large roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes; drain liquid.
5. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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