Baked Chicken and Rhubarb

Ingredients

 * 3 lb Chicken breasts and thighs or 1 whole chicken cut up
 * 2 c Diced rhubarb; (1/2-inch pieces)
 * 1/3 c Sugar
 * 1 1/2 tb Cornstarch
 * 1 1/2 c Water
 * 2 ts Lemon juice
 * 1/4 ts Salt
 * 1/2 ts Cinnamon
 * 1/2 ts Nutmeg
 * Rice for serving

Directions

 * 1) Combine cornstarch, sugar, rhubarb and water in a saucepan.
 * 2) Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
 * 3) Cook until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add lemon juice.
 * 5) Cool.
 * 6) Place chicken in a shallow baking dish.
 * 7) Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
 * 8) Bake uncovered in 375€F oven for 30 minutes.
 * 9) Spoon rhubarb sauce over chicken.
 * 10) Sprinkle with spices.
 * 11) Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer.
 * 12) Serve immediately with sauce spooned over chicken and hot cooked rice.
 * 13) Yields 4 to 6 servings.