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Chicken lollipop recipe | How to make chicken lollipop

By swasthi , on June 15, 2020, 87 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Chicken lollipop recipe – A hot and spicy appetizer made with drummettes or whole chicken wings. I make chicken appetizers often at home and it is our most preferred way to enjoy chicken. We try to cut down eating fried appetizers in restaurants as we do not known the quality of oil and other ingredients used. Most times they are loaded with MSG & food color as well.

chicken lollipop

I made chicken lollipop a few times before and after several trials I settled with this one as one of the best. This is a fusion Indo-Chinese style recipe. I have included lot of options so it can be tweaked easily to suit your taste.

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Chicken lollipop is great to enjoy as a appetizer & is a great addition to your party menu. However it goes amazingly good with Chinese Noodles or fried rice.

To make chicken lollipop recipe, either drummettes or whole chicken wings can be used. Both need to be frenched to get the shape of a lollipop. I have used drummettes. If you live in a place where drummettes are not available, then you can use whole chicken wings.

If you are a beginner and has not handled meat before i suggest you try with drummettes. These are the first portion of the whole chicken wings and are fairly easy to french.

The same recipe can be used to make grilled chicken lollipop. The only difference would be the color of the chicken. But once seasoned with sauce both look the same. While the grilled ones get a grilled flavor, which is not for the fried chicken.

I have blurred few step by step images, showing them as it is may irk newbies.  But focused in few places, good enough to understand.

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Preparation for chicken lollipop

1. I always prefer to brine / soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least an hour. If using larger wings or drummettes then i suggest soaking for 4 to 6 hours in refrigerator.

I would not recommend skipping this step as it really helps to yield soft and tender chicken when fried or grilled.

To make buttermilk, add 3 to 4 tbsp curd or yogurt to a bowl. Whisk it well with a fork. Add 1 ¼ cup water and ¼ tsp salt. Then add chicken to the butter milk.

Always cover the chicken container and wrap with a few disposable plastic bags. Place the bowl in a separate compartment in the fridge which is not used for fruits, veggies and nuts.

soaking drummettes in buttermilk

2. Remove skin and fats before going ahead. Hold the thinner side of the drummettes. Next with the help of a knife, bring down the meat towards the other end. You can look at the picture.

frenching drummettes

3. Drain off the buttermilk completely if any. Add chili powder or paprika, spice powder, Ginger garlic and pepper powder as well. Toss gently to coat.

marinade for chicken lollipop recipe

How to make chicken lollipop recipe

4. Mix cornflour with salt. Next add it to the bowl. Mix well. If you do not like to use corn flour, use unbleached and unbromated flour. You can make these without flour or can use only 2 tbsp rice flour as well.

addition of flour

5. Next shape them to balls on one side and place them all on a plate.

shaping lollypop
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6. You can grill or fry the chicken. Grill in a preheated oven at 240 C for 20 to 22 minutes depending on the size. OR Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough, deep fry them on medium high until cooked.

Do not fry on very high flame as it may brown the chicken outside without cooking inside. Next frying on a very low flame, will make the chicken hard. I haven’t tried shallow frying or pan frying, since I am not sure if they get cooked well.

frying drummettes for chicken lollipop recipe

7. Drain them on a kitchen towel. I fried in 3 batches.

draining drumsettes

Making sauce for chicken lollipop recipe

8. Transfer the oil to a bowl. After that keep 1.5 tsp oil in the pan. Add ginger garlic and fry until fragrant.

frying ginger garlic
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9. Next add onions and fry until transparent. While the onions fry, make red chili paste. Mix ¾ tbsp chili powder with 1.5 tbsp water. You can also use ready made chili paste.

addition of onions for chicken lollipop recipe

10. Mix 1 tsp vinegar with only 1 tsp naturally brewed soya sauce for half kg chicken. Pour it to the pan.

addition of sauces vinegar

11. Add sugar and red chili paste or sauce. Saute everything together without burning.

addition of sugar in chicken lollipop recipe

12. Then pour ½ cup water and Stir.

addition of water

13. Allow the sauce to cook until it thickens.

thicken the sauces for chicken lollipop recipe
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14. Add the chicken and toss. I set aside a few for the kids as the sauce is spicy.

tossing drummettes in sauce

Finally garnish chicken lollipop with spring onions or celery. Wrap the lollypops with foil towards the bone. Serve as an appetizer or a side to a Chinese meal.

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Chicken lollipop recipe | How to make chicken lollipop

Saucy chicken lollipop made in Chinese Style. Perfect to serve as an appetizer or with noodles & fried rice.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • ½ kg chicken drummettes (or 1 lb)
  • oil as needed for frying

marination

  • 1 ¼ tablespoon Ginger garlic paste or mince or ½ tsp each of powder
  • ¼ to ½ red chili powder or paprika (adjust) or red chili sauce
  • ½ teaspoon any spice powder or garam masala
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon cornstarch (white corn flour) or (2 tbsp rice flour)

seasoning for chicken lollipop

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ¾ tablespoon ginger minced
  • ¾ tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red chili sauce or red chilli paste or any hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water

garnishing (optional)

  • 2 tablespoon chopped celery or spring onions
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Instructions

Preparation for chicken lollipop

  • This section is optional but will tenderize the chicken & keeps it juicy.
  • Add 3 to 4 tbsp yogurt to a bowl, whisk it.
  • Then pour 1 ¼ cup water and salt.
  • Transfer the chicken and brine for 1 hour to overnight to tenderize the chicken.

Frying or grilling chicken

  • Drain off the buttermilk and add chili powder, ginger garlic, spice powder & salt.
  • Rub these well and then sprinkle corn flour. Coat the chicken well.
  • Heat oil until hot enough.
  • Then fry the chicken on a medium heat until crisp and golden.
  • Remove to kitchen tissues.
  • Alternately you can grill then in a preheated oven at 220 C for 20 to 22 mins until cooked through.

How to make chicken lollipop

  • Add 1½ tsp oil to a pan for seasoning and heat it.
  • Saute ginger garlic until aromatic. Add onions & fry until transparent. 
  • Stir in red chili sauce, sugar, vinegar and soya sauce. 
  • When the sauce begins to bubble pour water and stir.
  • Taste and check the salt, sweet, sour & spice.
  • Add more if needed. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the fried chicken. Toss them well to coat the sauce.
  • Garnish chicken lollipop with spring onions or celery.
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Notes

If you do not have red chili sauce, stir in 3/4 to 1 tbsp red chilli powder in 2 tbsp water. Use it in the recipe

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Chicken lollipop recipe | How to make chicken lollipop
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 305mg13%
Potassium 305mg9%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1060IU21%
Vitamin C 2.9mg4%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Maria Alvares says

    June 14, 2020

    Hi Swasthi,

    Thank you for the recipes. I tried a few and they were wonderful. I have a question on chicken lollipops. I am hoping to make it on the weekend. We live in Canada and we get corn flour and corn starch. They are both extremely different in texture. I realize it is different in the U.S, India and in other parts of the world. In your recipe, do you mean corn flour or corn starch?

    Example of how we use it in Canada: Corn starch is usually mixed with water and then added to indo-chinese sauces like gobi manchurian to thicken it. Corn flour is a thicker flour and we use it to make Eggplant Bhajas or Vegetable Pakoras etc.

    Would you recommend corn flour or corn starch for the chicken lollipops?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 15, 2020

      Hello Maria
      Glad to know! Yes I understand. There is another Corn flour that is yellow in color. But here I mean cornstarch in this recipe. I use the Bob’s red mill cornstarch. Hope this helps

      Reply
  3. Mita Sengupta says

    June 2, 2020

    5 stars
    Swasthi, I love your recipes and your style of explaining, tips, pictures are so clear to understand.
    When I think of a new recipe, I always think of you !
    Thank you
    Mita Sengupta

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 6, 2020

      Welcome Mita
      Happy to know! Thank you so much!
      🙂

      Reply
  4. Sumi Riyas says

    May 20, 2020

    First time I made lollipops and it was a huge success. Easy to follow directions with proper guidance helped to make it easily. The kids want it again tomorrow. Thank you

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 22, 2020

      Welcome Sumi
      Glad to know the lollipops turned out good. Thank you!
      🙂

      Reply
  5. Malavika says

    April 17, 2020

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe. Made this today, made a small change – added soya sauce and vinegar to the chicken during marination stage. Did not make the sauce as there are kids at home and it would be spicy. Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 18, 2020

      Hello Malavika
      You are welcome. Yes the sauce is spicy and kids can’t have it. Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Smita says

    March 13, 2020

    5 stars
    Awesome Receipe..Chicken was so soft & juicy due to soaking in buttermilk ..I followed all the steps & turned out super delicious than restaurant one..Thanks 😊

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 14, 2020

      Hi Smita,
      You are welcome! Glad the lollipops turned out good. Yes soaking in buttermilk does a great job. Thank you so much for the comment!

      Reply
  7. Amit Chadha says

    March 13, 2020

    5 stars
    I am a big fan of your recipes. You are doing a great job. Terrific!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 14, 2020

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
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  9. Sunny Raj says

    February 29, 2020

    Super Chicken Loli Pop

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 3, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Pooja says

        August 11, 2020

        Hi Swasthi,
        Liked your recipe n am going to try it out tmrw , what is spice mix .liked the fact that you are using organic n pure ingredients. Easy recipes n smile home ingredients. Finally found a chef whose recipes I can follow . R u on Instagram

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          August 11, 2020

          Hi Pooja,
          You can use garam masala or any other like cajun spice mix. Yes you can find me on IG

          Reply
  10. Anupama Shetty says

    December 1, 2018

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi, i have tried your chicken 65 recipe quite a few times. And everybody loved it. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 5, 2018

      Hi Anupama
      You are welcome. Thanks for trying the recipe. Glad to know it came out good.
      🙂

      Reply
  11. Subashini Shankar says

    February 1, 2018

    5 stars
    Wow, I tried this at home today and it turned out soooooooo good. Thank U so much for the wonderful recipe.

    The other recipes available online has ingredients like corn flour, refined flour, tomato ketchup, schezwan sauce i.e. either store bought ones/unhealthy ones. But ur recipe uses mostly home made ingredients, except for soya sauce. I like that. I tried it with rice flour and it came out real good.

    And Instead of sugar, can we add honey? will it be ok?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 1, 2018

      Hey Subashini,
      You are welcome. Glad to know it turned out good. Honey can be used but should not be heated as it turns toxic. Just use organic sugar and soya sauce for health reasons. If you don’t find organic soya sauce, try for naturally brewed one.
      Thanks for the comment.
      🙂

      Reply
      • Subashini Shankar says

        February 2, 2018

        Will do. Thank U 🙂

        Reply
  12. Shagufta says

    November 8, 2017

    5 stars
    looks really yummy !

    Reply
  13. Laiba says

    September 10, 2017

    5 stars
    I tried it n it was awesome. Thanx

    Reply
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  15. Aditi K says

    July 7, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi! I always wanted to try this recipe at home, but I was wondering if there is any replacement for cornflour, or if its alright if i skip it altogether?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 7, 2017

      Hi Aditi
      Yes I have mentioned in the recipe card. You can try with rice flour or you can skip it as well

      Reply
  16. Steve says

    April 1, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Can you make these with tandoor spice?

    Thanks
    Steve

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 1, 2017

      Hi Steve
      Yes you can make use of tandoor spice powder in place of garam masala. You can also skip soya sauce and vinegar in seasoning, replace soya sauce with more tandoor masala. Sprinkle lemon juice just before serving. Hope this helps

      Reply
      • Steve says

        April 1, 2017

        Thanks for your reply.
        Will leave overnight to marinate.

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          April 2, 2017

          Welcome. Yes you can marinate it overnight or even upto 24 hours

          Reply
  17. Ariana says

    January 13, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi this recipe looks yummy.

    Wanted to ask u can we used chicken pieces instead of drummets
    Pls lemme know as I wanna make it
    Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 14, 2017

      Hi Ariana
      Thanks
      Yes you can use even pieces. You can also check this link on schezwan chicken similar to this recipe but made with chicken fillets.

      Reply
      • Ariana says

        January 15, 2017

        Thanks for your reply ?

        Will definitely try out the schezwan chicken

        Reply
  18. Azhar khan says

    December 13, 2016

    5 stars
    Kg morning kolar

    Reply
  19. Baasha says

    December 1, 2016

    5 stars
    Thank u mam

    Reply
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  21. RANJAN says

    November 21, 2016

    MAST HAI BHAIII IIII IIII

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 21, 2016

      Thank you

      Reply
  22. RANJAN says

    November 21, 2016

    5 stars
    MAST HAI CHICKEN HAI BHAI

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 21, 2016

      Thanks Ranjan
      Glad to know you liked it

      Reply
  23. karish says

    October 25, 2016

    Mene chicken lollipop try Kiya bhot zyada tasty hua

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 25, 2016

      Thanks for trying karishma. I forgot to reply your previous comment. Next time i suggest you buy a set of measuring spoons and cups from super market. You can find stainless steel and plastic both. Without measuring spoons, it is very difficult to make delicious food if you are a beginner.
      🙂

      Reply
  24. karish says

    October 11, 2016

    Mere pas teaspon nhi h to kese daale

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