I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, in this post, the things we had for a birthday meal. Our meat was called ‘Sticky Chicken’ and I had several people ask for the recipe. And I am finally posting it here for you! It’s a yummy one.
The recipe includes ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce. Using cute, fun measuring utensils and a pretty clear glass bowl to mix it up is optional but it makes if more fun and makes for better photos too. I’m a blogger, what can I say 😀
Mixing the sauce well with a wire whisk is essential.
I used boneless thighs, but you could use any cut of chicken you prefer and I’m sure it would be just as yummy.
When I first had this recipe is was from the monthly food swap I have participated in for about 4 years now. We had the chicken for lunch on a Wednesday when my Mom was over to help with school. We all liked it a lot and my Mom requested it when I asked what she wanted for her birthday dinner. So I got the recipe from my friend.
I am going to link you to the original recipe and then post the recipe as I used it here. The original has some more steps to it – dipping and frying the chicken before you put it in the sauce and baking it. I’m sure those steps would make it truly seem more ‘sticky’. You can view the recipe here.
The way I fixed it, like my friend had, is to basically just use the sauce as a marinade.
Sticky Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 TBS soy sauce
- 1 TBS hot pepper sauce
- Up to 3 pounds chicken cut up
Instructions
- Mix first 6 ingredients together, whisking till smooth. Put chicken in a large ziploc bag. Pour sauce over chicken, sealing bag tightly. Put in refrigerator for at least an hour. Put chicken and sauce into baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to an hour.
My sister found this handy-dandy recipe plug-in, and I stole the idea from her. I love the option to quickly and easily print a recipe when I want to try. No finding a piece of paper and taking the time to write it all down. Or copying and pasting into word to print from there. Simply click the print button above the recipe and viola! you should have a printed copy waiting in your printer in just moments.
And just for fun – how about a sneak peek of my daughters’ Easter dresses? Would you like that? Here ya go!
Full reveal may not happen till after Easter but rest assured that I will post pics when all Easter outfits are finished – I’m thinking it would be lovely if we had a warm, sunny Easter Sunday and could get some fun pics of everyone outside. IN SANDALS! 😉
If you try the Sticky Chicken, let me know what you think! And if you try it the way the original recipe is written, let me know that too! I am going to do it someday I keep telling myself but this way is just so easy and quick.
Happy Monday!
Sew a Fine Seam
This recipe looks like it was worth waiting for. I think I’ll try your version. Less steps fits in well with my schedule, although I like the sound of the other way too. I’ll let you know if I make it…maybe tonight! I’m excited to see what you came up with for Easter dresses. I can tell from the sneak peak that I’m gonna love ’em!
Liz
It is so yummy Liz, and so so easy! I think you could probably skip the marinating and just go straight to the oven after pouring the sauce on if you were pushed for time.
That dress is BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks Melanie – I love this fabric so much!
oooooooo.. CANT WAIT TO SEE the dresses!! <3
You will see them very well in a couple more weeks 🙂
I’ve been wanting to see the dresses!
The chicken sounds fun to try! I’m always needing recipe inspirations.
I will post more on the dresses once they can wear them and do a fun photo shoot! Getting their pics taken by Belle in April hopefully!
Thank you for the recipe. It is so yummy! And I can say that the Easter dresses are beautiful. It was fun to watch the first one being sewed up at my house. And fun to get to see it on the cute little models!!
That was a fun day Mom. A lot has happened since then – you never know what life is gonna bring huh?
Printed the recipe. Looking forward to trying it out. (Waves..) Hi Jill. It’s Loretta from Kansas.
Hi Loretta! You used to comment on my blog when I was on blogger didn’t you?! Haven’t seen you around for awhile! Hope you love the chicken!
Thanks for posting the recipe, Jill! It looks just as easy as it looks delicious!
It’s a very easy and yummy one Sonya!
Your sticky chicken sounds rib sticking good to me. That top is just gorgeous. I can’t wait to see it done- xo Diana
The chicken is so yummy Diana! And the dresses are finished and waiting for Easter. Now if we can wear them without the girls freezing to death!
Thanks Jill! Can’t wait to try this…your version looks a little healthier too since there is no frying. Do you usually serve it over rice or just with regular sides? That dress looks adorable! Can’t wait to see those sweet girls in them.
We have had the sticky chicken with potatoes because our kids like potatoes and don’t really care for rice. But I think rice would be awesome with it!
Your sticky chicken looks delicious. I’ve never seen anyone pare together sticky chicken with a beautiful white dress before in a post :). I hope you do get your Easter picture with everyone outside, enjoying sunny weather. A girl can hope, right?
🙂 heehee! Don’t think I’ll let the girls eat Easter lunch in those dresses 🙂