STICKY GOODNESS

Today we’re exploring another uniquely Southern traditional food.  You won’t find it in many cookbooks or gourmet magazines,  but once you try it, look for it to become a staple in your kitchen.  It’s called Sticky Chicken and a glance at the list of ingredients says it all.  Make sure you have napkins galore because this is a sticky, messy delight!

STICKY CHICKEN

3 -5 pounds bone in chicken with skin

1 cup ketchup

1 cup honey

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350.  In a sauce pot, combine ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder over medium heat.   Bring it just to a boil while stirring. Remove from heat.

Arrange chicken pieces in 9x13 dish. Pour entire amount of sauce over chicken, turning pieces with tongs to coat.   Place in oven, uncovered, for 90 minutes, turning after 45 minutes.

Fifteen minutes before cooking time is up, flip pieces once more and baste with sauce.