Baked Chicken and Rhubarb

Description
Yields 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs chicken breasts and thighs or 1 whole chicken cut up
 * 2 cups diced rhubarb; (½-inch pieces)
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * 1½ tbsp cornstarch
 * 1½ cups water
 * 2 tsp lemon juice
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ½ tsp 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.