Chicken Lollipop Recipe – Crispy, Juicy, and Finger-Licking Delicious!
A perfect craving requires something that is both crispy and spicy and is unstoppable. Chicken lollipops are one of the most popular Indo-Chinese appetizers that people love. Deep-fried chicken drumettes have a juicy texture on the inside and a crispy texture on the outside as they are marinated in flavourful spices before being batter-coated and usually served with spicy Schezwan sauce. Sounds tempting already, right?
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| Chicken Lollipop Recipe |
This recipe is a must-try as it works for both relaxing at home and weekend get-togethers. This blog provides simple instructions to make chicken lollipops at home that go equally well with wings and drumsticks. Let's start cooking!
What is Chicken Lollipop?
Chicken Lollipop is a famous Indo-Chinese appetizer in which chicken wings or drumsticks are shaped into lollipops by the “frenching” method. The marinated pieces undergo a battering process before being deep-fried until they turn golden and crispy.
A sumptuous bite of chicken lollipops creates a perfect contrast between its spicy exterior and juicy interiors while remaining extremely addictive.
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| Schezwan or chili garlic Chicken Lollipop |
Ingredients you will need
For the Chicken:
10 pieces chicken lollipop drumsticks (you can buy already cut ones or prepare it yourself using chicken wings)
For the Marinade:
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1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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1 tsp red chili powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp soy sauce
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1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
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Salt to taste
For the Batter:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup corn flour
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1 tsp red chili powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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Water (to make thick paste)
For Frying:
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Oil (for deep frying)
How to Make Chicken Lollipop (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
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| Marinate the Chicken chicken lollipops |
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
Mix together the flour, cornmeal, chili powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Add water slowly and make a thick, smooth batter that will coat the chicken well.
Step 3: Coat and Fry
The marinated chicken lollipop needs to be immersed in the batter before being placed carefully into hot oil for cooking. Cook the chicken items at medium heat for 6-8 minutes to achieve a crispy golden brown outcome.
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| Fry chicken lollipops |
Step 4: Serve Hot
Hot the deep-fried kabobs from the oil before draining them on paper towels and serving them with spicy Schezwan sauce, ketchup, or mint chutney.
Recipe Tips
You can substitute chicken lollipop drumsticks with chicken wings and mold them by hand.
You can achieve a restaurant-style appearance by adding small amounts of food-grade red color (optional).
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Cook the chicken by maintaining medium heat until it reaches the proper level of doneness while avoiding any burning.
Baking or air-frying this chicken produces a healthier alternative compared to deep-fried versions though it becomes less crisp.
What to Serve with Chicken Lollipop?
The small flavor bombs pair wonderfully with:
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Schezwan or chili garlic dip
- Cucumber or onion salad
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Fried rice or noodles (for a full Indo-Chinese meal)
Final Thoughts
The chicken lollipop dish delivers a combination of strong tastes with crispy delights. The name you choose for these breaded chicken pieces does not matter because they are just too irresistible to eat only one.
You can find a clear guide to preparing chicken lollipops at home by returning to this recipe. The recipe delivers quick results that will make every guest happy.
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