Chicken On a Stick

This chicken on a stick is a dinner my family loves. It's a simple to make meal that makes perfectly seasoned chicken that's super juicy with the most delicious crispy breading. Chicken skewers don't get any better than this!

My Take On Chicken On a Stick

If you're looking for a new fun dinner idea to break out of your regular routine, this chicken on a stick recipe is everything you need!

It's a budget friendly meal that combines traditional chicken skewers and breaded chicken to make one delicious meal.

I start this recipe off by coating the chicken strips in a blend of seasonings. Then the chicken gets breaded in a classic breadcrumb mixture, pan fried quickly, and then baked in the oven. Pan frying the chicken first gives it a golden brown exterior that's made even more delicious when it's baked.

The result is what I think is one of the most delicious chicken recipes you can make! The chicken tenders on a stick are really delicious all alone, but I love to serve them with these cheesy mashed potatoes for a comfort food meal my family goes crazy for!

Why This Recipe Works

It's a guaranteed family favorite. When I say my family is obsessed with this chicken on a stick recipe, I'm not exaggerating. We literally make it once a week, so I have a good feeling your family will love it too.

It's convenient. The only thing you might need to buy from the grocery store is the boneless chicken breast. Other than that, you probably have everything you need on hand!

The chicken. The highlight of this meal is, of course, the chicken. Think of the best breaded chicken you've ever had but in bite-sized pieces on wooden skewers. That's what this chicken on a stick is, but even better!

Ingredients For Chicken On a Stick

Another reason I love this recipe is that it's made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients, and those ingredients are:

• 1 ½ lb chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 small eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon mixed spices (oregano, garlic, parsley, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 wooden skewer sticks

How To Make Chicken On a Stick

1. Prep the chicken: Place the cubed chicken on the wooden skewers. Sprinkle all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Set the chicken sticks aside for later.

2. Prep the breading: Whisk the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl with the oregano, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in another bowl, and spread the flour out on a plate.

3. Bread the chicken: Dip the skewered chicken pieces in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and then in the breadcrumbs. Do this breading process with the rest of the skewers.

4. Fry the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil to it. Gently lay the chicken skewers in the skillet, and brown the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.

5. Bake: While the chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cooked skewers on a baking sheet greased with nonstick cooking spray and cover them with aluminum foil. Bake the breaded chicken skewers for 20 minutes or until they're cooked through.

6. Serve: Remove the baking pan from the oven, and serve fried chicken on a stick warm with anything you want. Enjoy!

My Tips For Making The Best Recipe

• Marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce to make chicken teriyaki on a stick.
• Feel free to use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for this recipe. I've made it with chicken thighs and breasts, and both taste amazing!
• You can use bamboo skewers, wooden skewers, or metal skewers for this recipe, anything works great.
• You'll know the chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F checked with a meat thermometer.
• Serve with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, tartar sauce, or any dipping sauce you want.

How To Store Chicken On a Stick

In the fridge: Take the chicken off the skewers and store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the fried chicken to a freezer-safe bag with the excess air squeezed out and freezer for up to 4 months.

Reheating: You can heat the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat for a few minutes or in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warm. Let the frozen chicken thaw in the fridge overnight or add more reheating time.

FAQS About This Chicken On a Stick Recipe

What to serve with chicken on a stick?

So many things go well with chicken on a stick, like stick of butter rice, pinto beans and rice, pasta with peas, and sour cream biscuits.

What is chicken on a stick?

Chicken on a stick is grilled chicken, breaded chicken, or any marinated chicken that is threaded on a skewer and either grilled or baked. It can either just be the chicken or have veggies like bell peppers and onions alternating between each piece of chicken.

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