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Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Lollipop

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Lollipops for Your Next Party Bash

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Lollipops are crispy-coated drumettes enveloped in a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect as a gluten-free appetizer at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 lollipops
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken drumettes Tender and juicy for a perfect bite-sized snack.
  • 1 cup cornstarch Helps create a crispy exterior; can substitute with flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for achieving desired crispiness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chili garlic sauce Adds heat and depth.
  • 1/4 cup honey Provides sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter Enriches the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Brings umami flavor; use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Infuses a smoky flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. French each chicken drumette by trimming the skin and tendons.
  3. Whisk together cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Coat each drumette with the mixture.
  4. Bake the drumettes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine chili garlic sauce, honey, melted butter, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Dunk each crispy drumette in the sauce and return to the baking sheet.
  7. Bake again for 10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  8. Repeat the dunking process and bake for another 5 minutes.
  9. Let the lollipops cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2lollipopsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken lollipops are perfect for parties and can be made in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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