Recipe: Chicken Lollipops
Description:
This irresistible recipe for Chicken Lollipops, submitted by the talented Pramila Monteiro and featured as the winning dish of the week in Thursday magazine, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. These succulent chicken wings, transformed into delectable lollipops, are infused with aromatic spices and herbs, making them perfect for lunch, snacks, or any occasion. With a crispy exterior and juicy interior, these chicken lollipops are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Asian, Indian, Potluck, Weeknight, Deep Fried, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 121.1
- Fat Content: 8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 41.5mg
- Sodium Content: 38.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 2.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 9.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 50 | Chicken wings |
| 50 | Garlic cloves |
| 30 | Ginger slices |
| 50 | Fresh parsley leaves |
| 50 | Green chilies |
| 50 | Curry leaves |
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 cup | Cornflour |
| – | Salt (to taste) |
| 1 | Egg |
| – | Red food color |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken Lollipops:
- Break each chicken wing into two parts at the joint.
- Take each part and carefully pull back the meat from one end of the bone to the other, ensuring not to remove the meat entirely.
- Place all the prepared chicken lollipops in a large bowl.
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Add garlic and ginger slices to the bowl of chicken lollipops, and mix well.
- Incorporate green chilies, fresh parsley leaves, and curry leaves into the bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Add half a cup of all-purpose flour and a quarter cup of cornflour to the mixture, and mix until the chicken lollipops are evenly coated.
- Crack one egg into the bowl, add red food color and salt to taste, and mix thoroughly.
- Allow the chicken lollipops to marinate for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Fry the Chicken Lollipops:
- After the marination period, heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the marinated chicken lollipops into the oil, holding the tip of the bone and submerging the meaty section into the oil.
- Fry the chicken lollipops until they are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring to turn them occasionally for even cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken lollipops from the oil and drain them on clean kitchen paper napkins to remove excess oil.
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Serve Hot:
- Arrange the crispy and flavorful chicken lollipops on a serving platter.
- Serve them hot as a delightful appetizer or snack, garnished with fresh herbs or accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.
Indulge in these delicious Chicken Lollipops and delight your taste buds with their crunchy exterior and juicy, flavorful meat. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply as a tasty treat, this recipe is bound to be a crowd-pleaser! Enjoy every bite of these irresistible chicken delights 🍗🌶️🍴.
