Chicken lollipop is a delicious and popular appetizer in many Asian cuisines, especially in Indian and Chinese cooking. It's made from chicken wings or drumettes, where the meat is pushed down to create a lollipop-like appearance. Here's a simple recipe to make chicken lollipops:
Ingredients:
- Chicken wings or drumettes (about 12 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (a mix of grated ginger and minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce or Sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (or Chinese five-spice powder for an alternative flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for deep frying
For the garnish:
- Finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
- Sliced onions
- Lemon wedges
Instructions:
1. Prepare the chicken lollipops:
- If using chicken wings, cut the tips off and discard them.
- Push the meat down towards the thicker end of the bone to create the lollipop shape. Remove any excess skin and cartilage from the bone.
2. Marinate the chicken:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, garam masala, black pepper powder, and salt.
- Add the chicken lollipops to the marinade and coat them well. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (for better flavor, marinate overnight).
3. Prepare the batter:
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add cornstarch (or all-purpose flour). Mix until you get a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken lollipops evenly.
4. Fry the chicken lollipops:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Dip each marinated chicken lollipop into the batter, ensuring it's coated well, and let the excess batter drip off.
- Gently lower the coated chicken lollipop into the hot oil and fry them in batches for about 6-8 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Remove the fried chicken lollipops from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
5. Garnish and serve:
- Arrange the chicken lollipops on a serving plate.
- Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and sliced onions.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and additional chili sauce or ketchup for dipping.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken lollipops as a flavorful appetizer or party snack!
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