MOM'S STICKY CHICKEN FROM 1972

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My Mom always served this cold at our family picnics, but misplaced the recipe for over 40 years. She recently found it and shared it with me! Finally! This was my favorite food as a kid, and I have searched every recipe site, but haven't found it! So I am posting it here for YOU! I made this for a potluck thinking I would serve it cold as my childhood memories remember, but it was SOOOO good hot that I stuck it in my slow cooker to keep it warm throughout the potluck! Everyone asked for the recipe! It was a HIT! You can keep in a slow cooker on Warm/Low for 3 to 4 hours!

Provided by Cheryl Christensen Falkner

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds cut-up chicken
1 tablespoon garlic salt, or to taste
2 eggs
2 cups cornstarch
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®)
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken with garlic salt on all sides. Allow to rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Beat the eggs well in a shallow dish; place the cornstarch in another shallow dish. Dip each piece of chicken into beaten egg and roll in cornstarch until thoroughly coated. Shake off excess cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook the chicken, a few pieces at a time, until the crust is golden brown, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Place the chicken into the baking dish so the pieces touch each other.
  • Stir together the sugar, vinegar, water, ketchup, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating thoroughly with sauce.
  • Bake the chicken in the sauce until the juices run clear, basting with sauce every 10 minutes, for 40 to 50 minutes. Turn the pieces about halfway through baking. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.5 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Gamer Vai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohemad Safras
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


bashir khan mb khan
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Collins
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


mani Baraka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kim Promî
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This recipe is a family favorite! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aspect_Race
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Lundofu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


NAYEM YT IS BACK
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Temu Nazrawi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


Khan Online
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ayanna Cornelius
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This recipe is a family favorite! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alex bejm
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gani Henry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Anees Sial
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


John Mcdermott
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


Rational de blaq Neymar
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Albashr Dawood
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


SA Samir Shaker
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sticky sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Solomon Oputa
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My family loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.