The ketchup and the cider vinegar offer some acidity to balance the sweetness.

Learn how to make Southern sticky chicken.

Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a full meal.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken in bowls to serve with rice and broccoli

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The chicken won’t crisp up well when you reheat.

Also, there really isnt a need to make it ahead because it comes together quickly.

Let thaw completely, and pat the chicken dry before searing.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken ingredients

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What key in Of Chicken Is Best For This Recipe?

The glaze would be great with plenty of proteinsit is super versatile.

Throw it on some pork or fish for the same flavor and crunch.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken browning the chicken

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Ingredients

4(14-oz.

Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken whisking together the sauce

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Place chicken, skin side down, in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.

Set aside, uncovered, until ready to use.

Add sauce and butter to skillet:

Pour honey mixture over chicken; add butter to skillet.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken beginning to cook the chicken

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Bake chicken:

Arrange chicken skin side up and transfer skillet to preheated oven.

Serve with rice and broccoli, if desired.

Garnish with sliced scallions.

Southern Living Southern Sticky Chicken after finishing the chicken

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