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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
Sticky BBQ Chicken Lollipops
indulgentcasualamericanbbqchickencrispyjuicysticky

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Place chicken in the pan without moving for 2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Flip and cook 1 minute, then pour BBQ sauce over the top and stir to coat.

  5. Step 5

    Cook 2 more minutes until edges caramelize and sauce clings to the chicken.

  6. Step 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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