Mom's Sticky Chicken from 1972

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the cubed chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Sauté the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
5. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water.
8. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the chicken and stir until the sauce thickens.
9. Serve warm over rice or noodles.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a classic American recipe, created in 1972.
• It's a great dish to make if you have a lot of people coming over, as it can easily be doubled or tripled.
• The combination of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar give this dish a unique, sweet and tangy flavor.