1. FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water along with the sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Mix thoroughly & bring to a boil, then reduce heat & cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. 2. In a small container combine cornstarch & water & mix thoroughly, before stirring it into the syrupy mixture, & blending well. 3. Simmer the syrup for another 5 minutes or so until thickened somewhat. 4. Remove from heat & stir in the rum flavoring, then set aside. 5. FOR THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 6. Place chicken thighs in a 13"x9" baking dish 7. In a small container combine garlic, onion, salt & pepper, mixing well, then spread this mixture over the chicken thighs. 8. Bake thighs for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. 9. While chicken is baking, in a bowl, combine soy sauce, pepper sauce, Nutmeg Syrup & ground ginger, mixing well. 10. After the 15 minutes of baking, remove chicken from the oven & turn the temperature down to 350 degrees F. 11. Baste the thighs with the Nutmeg Syrup mixture & return them to the oven to bake for at least 60 minutes, basting frequently. 12. Serve hot with additional syrup mixture, if desired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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