BBQ Sticky Chicken & Wedges with Lauren
Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva for episode four of Cooking with Lauren! Make BBQ sticky chicken and potato wedges for a family sharing dinner while practising cooking skills and building kitchen confidence. This cook-along brings Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life, with adult supervision throughout.
About this resource
Get cooking with Lauren Leyva in episode four of Cooking with Lauren! Follow along to prepare BBQ sticky chicken, seasoned potato wedges and vegetables—a dinner for the family to share.
From mixing a homemade BBQ sauce to preparing wedges and vegetables, this cook-along gives children opportunities to practise basic cooking skills. Families can work together, follow each stage of the recipe and enjoy a meal they’ve helped to make.
The activity links to Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like”, represented by Grazing Goat from Sparkie & Friends. It’s a chance to spend time together, build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy cooking as a shared activity.
What to expect:
- A step-by-step BBQ chicken and potato wedges cook-along.
- Opportunities to practise mixing, seasoning and preparing ingredients.
- A family dinner recipe serving four people.
- Around 60 minutes to prepare and cook.
Have your ingredients and equipment ready before starting, and follow the recipe provided alongside the video.
Adult supervision is required throughout. A parent or trusted adult should oversee raw chicken preparation, sharp knives, boiling water and the oven, and check that the chicken is thoroughly cooked before serving. Wash hands and clean utensils and surfaces after contact with raw chicken, keeping it separate from ready-to-eat food. Check ingredients for allergies or dietary requirements.
This video is for educational purposes and general guidance only. It does not provide professional or personalised advice.