...The Homemade Housewife...: Finger-licken-good BBQ Chicken Dinner :)

So, recently, I discovered boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Now yes I know they are a bit higher on the calorie count, however, they are packed with many more nutrients that breasts don't have and they are CHEAP. Literally, I found the pack for this recipe at Target in their new rad grocery section marked down to $2.69 from $6.99 for 6 thighs!! Anyway, this recipe will knock your socks off without burning a hole in your pocket!! Take a look!

What You Will Need for the Chicken:
1 package of 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (This will feed approx. 3 people, but if you have big eaters, pick up an extra package :)
1 bottle of Honey BBQ sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
1 container of your favorite smokey mustard. Any brown mustard will do, or perhaps a dijon?
about a palm full of Brown Sugar

What to do for the Chicken:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Squirt a layer of BBQ sauce into a large baking dish and line with the chicken thighs.

Sprinkle a palm full of brown sugar evenly over the top of the thighs. Layer a thick glaze of BBQ sauce over the top of the thighs, followed by a few dabs of the mustard. Use a brush to massage it in (your hands work too).

Place the dish in the oven for 20 minutes.
After the 20 minutes, grill for an additional 10 minutes to char the thighs. My husband and I have found through trial and error that baking the chicken first and then charring the outside seals in the juices and makes for a very tender, delicious meat. You can then glaze with additional BBQ sauce or mix the mustard and BBQ to make a yummy glaze!!

For the Rest of the Meal You Need:
1 pkg Frozen corn on the cob
1 onion (whatever is your favorite)
1 can basic pork and beans
1 pkg salad
2 pats of butter
basic seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic salt, parsley, anything else that sounds good

The Corn:
I absolutely HATED frozen corn until I figured out how to cook it. The trick of the trade is to UNDER cook it so it doesn't become soggy. You will want to prepare the corn while the Chicken is on the grill.

Get your water boiling and do not place the corn in the water until it is at a rapid boil. Place your corn into the pot.

Frozen corn is also known for being bland, so I add about a 1/2 tablespoon of sugar to the water.

Boil for about 5-6 minutes and remove to a strainer. Add a couple sprinkles of sugar and allow to rest.

I then usually pop the corn onto a baking sheet and cook it in the oven at 400 for about 10 min. Keep warm until serving, and slather with butter, salt, and whatever else your little heart desires :)

Grilled Onion:
Slice up one onion of your choice into bite-sized pieces. I chopped some up for our salads.