Chicken Lollipop Recipe: A Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer (Easy & Delicious)
Craving for fun yet tasty appetizers that kids and adults equally enjoy? Chicken lollipop is the dish you seek. It has a crispy golden texture on the outside and juicy and tender meat on the inside. These bite-sized chicken wings delights are a crowd pleaser and are loved by everyone, especially children. This is also one of the best-selling dishes served on Amber’s menu. The dish could be enjoyed as an appetizer at parties or family gatherings, as a snack, or as a full meal side with fried rice or noodles.
The pinoy version of the chicken lollipop is simpler to cook as compared to the one prepared in India or other Asian countries, and in the Philippines, it is considered the main dish. In this article, we’ll discuss the special recipe of the Pinoy version of the dish which is also followed by Amber.
Prices and serving:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 6 Pcs | ₱ 276.00 |
| 12 Pcs | ₱ 552.00 |
| 18 Pcs | ₱ 828.00 |
Preparing Chicken Lollipop
The recipe of this dish itself is very simple and easy to follow, the real trick and most critical part is properly preparing the lollipop from the chicken wings. Mastering the art of preparing a perfect lollipop may need a little practice, you may not get the perfect result on the first attempt but when you do it right once, you’ll know the way to repeat the process easily.
Cut the chicken wing into three pieces, the wingette and drumette parts will make a lollipop, and the wingtip is not used in this dish but we can save it for future use or cook chicken stock from it.
Once you made the slices, now it’s time to make a lollipop-like structure from both the wingette and drumette. To do so, loose the meat from one end of the bone and push all the meat to one side of the bone. Usually, when the meat is loose from one side it’s easy to force it towards the other end but sometimes this may need a little support of a knife. If you are still not sure about the procedure, I suggest you watch the video below and follow the procedure to prepare the lollipops. The detailed recipe to cook this delicious dish, with ingredients is discussed below, follow the steps to cook it in your home.
Here’s a video of Mauryan Kitchen showing the process of shaping the wings into perfect chicken lollipops.
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram (or 2.2 pounds) of chicken wings
- Crispy Panko Breadcrumbs (approximately 1 ½ cups)
- 2 Large Eggs, Beaten
- All-purpose flour (½ cup)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- Vegetable Oil for Frying (around 2 cups)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken wings into three parts and use a wingette and drumette to make lollipop-like structures as following the instructions above and save the wingtip for future use.
- The wingette has two bones, remove the smaller bone and do the same procedure as the drumette to make it like a lollipop.
- When all the lollipops are prepared, start the seasoning by adding salt and pepper.
- After adding seasoning, leave the lollipops for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, crack the eggs and whisk.
- Add all-purpose flour and keep whisking to form a batter.
- Now add the chicken lollipop into the prepared batter and then move it to the breadcrumbs for adding crisp.
- Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan and add the lollipops into the oil to deep fry. Cook on medium flame until a medium brown color is achieved for the lollipops. This should approximately take 12-15 minutes.
- Once the lollipops are done, remove them from the pan into a pot with kitchen tissues to extract excessive oil from them.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Per Serving (1 Lollipop):
- Calories: 168kcal
- Carbs: 19g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Sodium: 1274mg
- Potassium: 41mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Calcium: 27mg
- Iron: 1mg
FAQs about Pinoy Chicken Lollipop
Conclusion
One of the best seller dishes on Amber’s menu, Pinoy Chicken Lollipop is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both delicious and fun to eat. With its crispy exterior, juicy and tender meat, and easy-to-follow recipe, it’s a perfect dish for any occasion. So why not give it a try and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills? This recipe offers a delightful way to explore Filipino cuisine and create a fun and flavorful dish at home.
