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Chicken Lollipop

Irresistible Chicken Lollipop Recipe Everyone Will Love

This Chicken Lollipop recipe transforms gatherings into festive feasts with juicy drumsticks and sweet sticky sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 lollipops
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Drumsticks Frenched
For the Marinade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 inch Ginger Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chili Powder Can substitute with paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Divided
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Omit for dairy-free
  • 0.25 White Onion Finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves Dried

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Trim the tops of the drumsticks and french-cut them to form a lollipop shape.
  2. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, chili powder, black pepper, garam masala, soy sauce, and olive oil. Coat the drumsticks and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roast Chicken: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Make Sauce: Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 5-8 minutes. Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Coat Chicken: Dip the roasted drumsticks in the sauce, then return to the oven for another 8-10 minutes.
  6. Rest: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lollipopCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Using chilled chicken makes frenching easier. Marinate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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