Friday, June 22, 2012

Sticky Chicken




From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...It has been a day. At the moment my kitchen looks like the scene of a bloodbath. Today was the day I set aside to put-by strawberries and rhubarb, and the various shades of red adorning my counters attest to that. By the time dinner rolled around, I didn't feel much like cooking a big meal, so, I fell back on an old family favorite, Sticky Chicken. The dish, which was named by one of my daughters, is a pantry meal that literally takes minutes to prepare. It can be grilled or broiled and when it is paired with appropriate sides, it is a dish your friends and family will really enjoy. The recipe is very straightforward and my only caution is to watch it carefully once it has been glazed. It chars easily. I do hope you give this simple dish a try. Here's the recipe.

Sticky Chicken...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite


Ingredients:
1/3 cup orange or lemon marmalade
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
8 to 10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 lb.), trimmed
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange or lemon peel

Directions:
1) Place marmalade in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH power for about 45 seconds, or until it can easily be stirred. Add vinegar, honey, lime juice, mustard, ginger and five-spice and stir to combine.
2) To grill: Grill chicken on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done (180 degree F), turning once and brushing with marmalade mixture during the last 4 to 5 minutes of grilling. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium; cover and grill as above.)
3) To broil: Place chicken on rack of an unheated broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink (165 degrees F.) turning once and brushing with marmalade mixture during last 4 to 5 minutes of broiling.
3) Combine parsley, sesame seed, and orange or lemon peel in small bowl.To serve, place chicken on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the parsley mixture. Makes 4 to 6 servings.










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36 comments :

Ginny Hartzler said...

You really are a real gourmet cook. On a busy day, to you this is a quick no bother dish. It is a big deal to me!

Renée said...

Oh yummy, such delicious looking chicken!

Ana Regalado said...

I've seen this sticky chicken recipe from Good Housekeeping book that I borrowed from the library and been meaning to cook it since last month ! :P :D I love the color of yours though , the one from the book looks so pale , I guess I'll add some of your ingredients to it when I'm going to cook it ! Delicious dish , Mary !

Natasha in Oz said...

Yum! That looks delicious. I will definitely be trying this soon-I love sticky chicken and white rice!

Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz

Chiara said...

thanks for sharing this lovely recipe ! Blessings...

Merisi in Vienna said...

Oh, this looks and sounds so luscious!

You are a very hard worker, serving such a delicious meal after a day spent preserving early summer's bounty.

Coleens Recipes said...

Sounds delicious, we love this kind of chicken.

Veronica Miller said...

Mary, you're going to laugh-every time I read the title it looks like "stinky chicken" to me! There's something wrong with me! lol But you know, me being weird and all, I was really intrigued by the idea of stinky chicken. Still, sticky chicken is quite appealing too, esp since I love what makes it sticky-sweet stuff! :)

Tanna said...

Your idea of easy amazes me, Mary. If I had done all you had in the kitchen all day, I would have been calling for take-out. Hee hee. This sounds delicious. blessings ~ tanna

Martha said...

sounds yummy! I like the flavors of citrus and ginger in there.

Diane said...

I have heard of sticky chicken but I have never tried it. This sounds fantastic with all the flavours that I love. It will be on the menu within the next week. Thanks. Have a great weekend. Diane

Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself said...

This sticky chicken looks perfect for my rother - great flavours :D

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

Kim said...

Totally mi kind of chicken recipe. I gotta try it! Have a nice weekend MAry!

Unknown said...

Definitely simple, but definitely good! Love the flavors and this is so my kind of dish.. I'll be grilling this very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!

DineIn said...

I like above Chicken gravy :)

Ellen B Cookery said...

Sounds like another amazing recipe I'll have to try.

Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry said...

Yum! That chicken looks so fantastic!

kitchen flavours said...

Looks really delicious! This would definitely be a hit with my family, the kids especially! Thank you for sharing, have a lovely weekend!

Shug said...

I am very impressed. My menu for such a hard day would have been sandwiches! ( my poor hubby)
I am going to try this one. The word sticky gets my attention!!! Woo hop!!

Pondside said...

Mary - you've done it again! Another Friday night dinner at Pondside. I'm calling out the grocery list to the Great Dane as I type!

Suzie said...

This looks so good, I've got to try it. Thanks Mary and have a great weekend! :)

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction said...

Yum! This sounds perfect!

David said...

Mary, The chicken is beautiful and the recipe sounds great! Simple too! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

Donna Elick said...

What a great go to recipe! I love chicken recipes that are amazingly delicious and simple!

Anonymous said...

that sounds so delicious! and i love your plating -- so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What a perfect, simple and delicious meal. I need to make this next time I visit home--I'm sure it would become a family favorite in my house as well. :) Hope you have a fantastic weekend! x

Jennifer Kendall said...

bookmarking this! sounds like a delicious recipe for chicken!

Jo-Lyn said...

This sounds really good! :)

Unknown said...

This sounds fantastic and does not look like a "quickie" meal, for sure! You could have kept that a secret from us but I'm glad you didn't! :)

Jenna@LittleKitchenBigFlavors said...

This combination of ingredients sounds awesome - this is my kind of chicken dish! Saving this one!

Nicoletta Palmas said...

Fantastic!!! I have to try this recipe!!!! this chicken looks so yummy!

SKIP TO MALOU said...

when it's sticky it must be good... i hope that didn't sound bad... but this chicken will attest to that.. because it definitely looks soooo good. this will easily disappear in my kitchen!
happy friday!
malou

Kathy said...

Oh my, this chicken looks wonderful and sounds so delicious!

Karen (Back Road Journal) said...

Mary, your sticky chicken sounds delicious as well as your recipe for the freezer jam. I'm going to try both.

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Wow, Mary, you were up to your elbows in strawberries and rhubarb and still managed a wonderful meal!! This sticky chicken sounds like something I need to try soon. Thanks for sharing! The strawberry-pineapple freezer jam sounds really good, too.

France@beyondthepeel said...

I love when you post a recipe I have all the ingredients for. How fun! We don't eat chicken nearly often enough and this will make a nice addition to meal time.

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