Sticky Chicky Recipe 🍗

Overview:

Sticky Chicky is a delightful sweet and sour chicken dish that’s a favorite among kids and adults alike. It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights, and it’s packed with flavor. Marinated in a tangy sauce, this chicken dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 594.9 kcal

Ingredients:

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3-4 chicken pieces (skinless, boneless breasts recommended)

Instructions:

Marinating the Chicken:

In a large zip bag, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Add chicken pieces to the bag, seal it, and turn several times to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
Refrigerate the bag for a day to allow the chicken to marinate. However, if you’re using skinless, boneless breasts, consider reducing the marinating time as prolonged marination might overpower the flavor.

Cooking the Chicken:

The next day, transfer the marinated chicken and the marinade into a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
Over medium heat, bring the marinade to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, turning each piece of chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
Uncover the skillet and continue cooking the chicken over low heat on the stovetop, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
Once done, transfer the chicken pieces to a platter, cover with foil, and keep warm in the oven.

Making the Sauce:

Turn the heat up to medium and cook the sauce in the skillet until it reduces to a syrupy consistency and caramelizes, stirring frequently. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
After 10 minutes, reduce the heat back to low to prevent overcooking.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it evenly with the caramelized sauce.

Serving:

Serve the Sticky Chicky immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
It pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles, making it a wholesome meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 594.9 kcal
Total Fat: 31.2 g
Saturated Fat: 8.9 g
Cholesterol: 155.2 mg
Sodium: 2163.9 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33.2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Sugar: 30.4 g
Protein: 42.6 g

Enjoy the Sticky Chicky, a delicious combination of sweet and sour flavors that’s guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds! 🍽️👩‍🍳