CHICKEN IN COFFEE SAUCE

Coffee enhances the taste of so many things, especially chocolate cake. Here is an almost Bbq type sauce, good with pork as well.

1 medium onion, chopped very fine
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
1 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 kg (about 4 lbs) chicken thighs

Saute onion in olive oil in a small saucepan until transparent.

Add garlic and sambal oelek, cook for 2 minutes.

Add coffee, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste.

Brown chicken thighs, place in shallow roasting pan; coat all sides with sauce.

Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Baste often with remaining sauce.

Good with a rice pilaff and tossed salad.