This Chicken on a stick recipe uses chicken tenderloins that are simple seasoned then baked. They take just 10 minutes to prep and are a handheld dinner that gets dipped in your kids favorite sauce.
Wait until your kids try this recipe! Chicken skewers made in the oven are quick and easy to make and have been kid and teen approved. Chicken on a stick can be served for a weeknight dinner meal, an afternoon snack, or at your next party or gathering.
We love this recipe because it uses food staples that you likely have at home as the ingredients. No special trips to the store or ingredients that you wont’t use again.
If you have kid-chefs that are looking to expand their skill set in the kitchen then this is the recipe to have them try!
Equipment
- medium mixing bowl
- tongs
- measuring spoons
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
How to Make:
Preheat the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the wire rack onto the baking sheet.
TIP: The wire rack helps air to circulate to evenly cook the chicken.
Season the chicken tenders.
Add the chicken tenders to a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Using tongs, blend well.
MIX IT UP: You can use any combination of oil + lemon juice + seasonings. Swap the garlic powder, salt and pepper with your favorite spices!
Place chicken onto skewers.
Starting at the bottom of the chicken tender, carefully thread the chicken onto the skewer. Place onto the wire rack. Repeat until each chicken tender has been placed on the wire rack.
Bake.
Bake the chicken tenders for 12 minutes. Then, turn oven to broil and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
FAQ
This recipe uses chicken tenderloins. Chicken tenders are known to stay tender and moist after cooking.
Any dipping sauce – teriyaki, soy sauce, BBQ, ranch, or honey mustard are just a few of the many options. Check out these 5 Easy 3-Ingredient Sauces for Chicken.
Serve with your kid’s favorite vegetable and fruit for a complete meal. Learn an easy way cut watermelon sticks and steam broccoli to serve with chicken sticks.
More Kid-Approved Recipes:
- Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
- Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Mug Pizza
- Yogurt Parfait for Kids
- Baked Veggie Nuggets
Chicken on a Stick in Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the wire rack onto the baking sheet.
- Season the chicken tenders. Add the chicken tenders to a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Using tongs, blend well.
- Place chicken onto skewers. Starting at the bottom of the chicken tender, carefully thread the chicken onto the skewer. Place onto the wire rack. Repeat.
- Bake. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn oven to broil then cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Kelly says
My 10 year old made these and loved them. We cut up a chicken breast because we didn’t have tenders. Worked great!