Fried Chicken Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs with bones
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoon cold water
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Brown chicken legs on both side over medium heat in the oil.
2. Drain the oil onto a paper towel.
3. Return the chicken to the pan.
4. In a bowl mix water, brown sugar, apple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes and ground ginger.
5. Sprinkle all over the chicken in the skillet. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat and cover to simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken juice is clear.
6. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep it warm.
7. Mix the cornstarch and water to the cooking juice until it is smooth then bring it to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes. It should be thick - similar to gravy.