Chicken In Molasses-Brandy Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken pieces
oil
4 -5 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 -4 tablespoons brandy or 3 -4 tablespoons Bourbon
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown the chicken pieces on both sides in hot oil; transfer to a bowl cool completely.
To make the sauce: (prepare the sauce in the early or a day in advance to cool completely).
In a saucepan, heat oil and butter then saute the onion, garlic with cayenne until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, salt and pepper; mix well and simmer about 15-20 minutes.
Add in brandy and simmer for 5 minutes; cool to room temperature or chill.
When the sauce has cooled place into a large bowl and add in the browned chicken pieces, turn well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
Set oven to 350 degrees.
Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Transfer to a platter and pour any remaining sauce on top.