Sticky BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Chicken tenders glazed with smoky BBQ sauce and pan-fried until the edges caramelize and stick. Serve hot with crispy sides for a crowd-pleasing snack that tastes like the fair.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or thin cutlets
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
- 6 count wooden skewers (optional, for lollipop handles)
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Place chicken in the pan without moving for 2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- 4
Flip and cook 1 minute, then pour BBQ sauce over the top and stir to coat.
- 5
Cook 2 more minutes until edges caramelize and sauce clings to the chicken.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and insert skewers into each tender if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
- wooden skewers (optional)
- tongs or fork
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