Crazy Chicken

6 small chicken thighs
3/4 cup apple jelly
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can Dr. Pepper or Cherry Coke, divided

Remove skin from chicken, rinse and pat dry. Place into skillet and set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix jelly, mustard, salt and pepper until well blended. Slowly add 1 cup of soda and mix well. Add this mixture to the chicken. Bring chicken to a boil. Once this has reached its point, turn down and cook for 10 minutes over medium high heat. After the time is up, baste chicken again and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. If sauce thickens, add soda until of desired consistency.