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A plate of crispy, golden chicken lollipops garnished with fresh herbs and served with dipping sauce on the side.

Chicken Lollipops

Transform chicken lollipops drumettes into irresistible lollipops with this simple yet delicious recipe. Marinated for hours and coated for crispiness, these chicken lollipops will be a hit at any party or family gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Indo-Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components:
  • 10 drumettes Chicken drumettes - The meatiest part of the wing.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste - Adds flavor and depth.
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds umami and savory flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder - Adds spiciness and color.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch - Helps create the crispy texture.
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour - For the coating.
  • 1 Egg - For binding the coating.
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Seasoning to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Seasoning to taste.
For the Sauce:
  • ¼ cup Tomato ketchup - Base for the sauce.
  • ¼ cup Chili sauce - Adds heat and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds savory depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Sweetens the sauce and helps with glazing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Adds fragrance to the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions - Garnish for the sauce or chicken lollipops.
For the Coating:
  • ½ cup Cornstarch - For the crispy coating.
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - For the crispy coating.
  • 1 Egg - For binding the coating.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs - To give the chicken a crunchy coating.

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting the drumette and shaping the lollipop.)
  • 3 Large mixing bowls (For marinating, coating, and breading.)
  • 1 Deep Frying Pan (Or air fryer for cooking the chicken lollipops.)
  • 1 Paper towels (For draining the excess oil from the fried chicken.)
  • 1 Tongs (For handling the lollipops when cooking.)

Method
 

  1. Shape the drumettes into lollipops, clean the bone.
    Various ingredients for making chicken lollipops including ketchup, soy sauce, flour, eggs, and seasonings like garlic powder and sugar.
  2. Marinate chicken drumettes with ginger-garlic paste and spices.
    A plate with unbattered chicken lollipops, accompanied by bowls containing flour, breadcrumbs, and an egg, ready for the next step in preparation.
  3. Prepare the coating setup with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
    A batch of chicken lollipops being fried in hot oil, with golden-brown crispy texture forming on the outside.
  4. Cook the chicken by frying or baking until golden brown.
    A close-up of a bowl filled with delicious, sticky, and glazed chicken lollipops garnished with fresh herbs like rosemary and chives.
  5. Make the sauce by combining garlic, ketchup, chili sauce, and honey.
    A plate of crispy, golden chicken lollipops garnished with fresh herbs and served with dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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