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Chicken in a Hurry Recipe

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A quick and easy baked chicken recipe featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs smothered in a sweet and savory ketchup-based sauce with onion soup mix. Perfect for a comforting family meal that only requires simple ingredients and minimal prep.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 56 g dry onion soup mix (2 packages of 28 g each)

Thickening (optional)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp water

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray the bottom of a small roaster or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs evenly in the prepared roaster or casserole dish.
  3. Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, water, brown sugar, and dry onion soup mix until fully combined.
  4. Cover chicken with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring all are well coated.
  5. Seal dish: Cover the roaster or casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in during baking.
  6. Bake chicken: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
  7. Prepare thickening slurry (optional): If the sauce appears too thin after baking, in a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  8. Remove chicken and thicken sauce: Carefully remove the chicken from the casserole dish and keep warm. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  9. Finish sauce: Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
  10. Serve: Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and serve warm.
  11. Garnish (optional): Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh touch before serving.

Notes

  • You can skip the cornstarch thickening step if you prefer a thinner sauce.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C for safety and juiciness.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make it gluten free, verify that the onion soup mix is gluten free or make your own.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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