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Set oven to 350 degrees.
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Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle the sliced green pepper and sliced onion in the baking dish, if using.
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
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In a skillet, brown the chicken in hot oil until very well browned on all sides.
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Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish on top of the onions and pepper slices.
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In a saucepan melt butter and saute the onion and garlic with chili pepper (beware! use only 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder it is VERY hot!) or chili flakes for about 3 minutes.
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Stir in all the remaining ingredients (except the cornstarch and water) bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20.
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In a small cup whisk together the cold water with cornstarch, add to the simmering sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken, with tongs turn the chicken pieces to coat with the sauce.
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Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked.
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NOTE* for wings (do not brown wings firstly)use about 3-1/2 pounds.
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Prepare the sauce as directed.
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Place the wings in a shallow baking sheet (omitting onion and green pepper) then pour the prepared sauce over wings, and turn to coat.
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Bake 400 degrees for about 35 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the wings are cooked.
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Delicious!