Chicksticks

1. 1

   HEAT the oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   CUT each chicken breast half into 4 to 5 long, thin strips.

4. 4

   (If youre using chicken tenders, they dont need to be cut up.)

5. 5

   COMBINE the chicken, oil, and bottled smoke in a large bowl.

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   Toss to coat the chicken evenly.

7. 7

   COMBINE the bread crumbs and dry rub in a shallow bowl and blend well.

8. 8

   Coat each chicken piece in the breading and place it on the baking sheet.

9. 9

   Do not crowd the pieces.

10. 10

    Use two medium pans, if necessary.

11. 11

    BAKE for 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove the chicken from the oven and heat the broiler.

13. 13

    Broil the chicken about 4 inches from the heat source until it is crisp and nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

14. 14

    For a quick cheater chipotle ketchup, combine 1 cup ketchup with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

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