Description
Crispy Indian chicken lollipops bring explosive street-style flavor straight from Mumbai’s bustling kitchens. Marinated in spicy yogurt and coated with golden breadcrumbs, these addictive appetizers promise a delicious journey that leaves you craving more with each zesty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 6 to 8 chicken legs (about 2 pounds or 907 grams)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground pepper (or to taste)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder or cornstarch (optional)
- 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce (or your favorite store-bought sauce, plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Assemble all tools and prepare workspace with a clean cutting board and sharp knife for precise chicken preparation.
- Transform chicken drumsticks into elegant lollipop shapes by carefully separating meat from bone’s lower end, gently pushing meat downward to create a distinctive rounded appearance.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend by combining dried herbs, ground spices, and powdered seasonings in a wide mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of each ingredient.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken lollipop with the meticulously prepared spice mixture, using gentle rolling motions to achieve complete and uniform coverage.
- Protect exposed bone sections by carefully wrapping them in aluminum foil, preventing potential scorching during high-temperature roasting.
- Position seasoned chicken lollipops onto a lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece to promote even heat circulation.
- Roast in a preheated oven, allowing initial cooking for approximately 30 minutes until chicken develops a golden exterior.
- Generously brush each lollipop with tangy BBQ sauce, returning to oven for additional caramelization and flavor enhancement.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F using a reliable meat thermometer to ensure complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily, garnishing with fresh chopped herbs for visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
- Plate chicken lollipops alongside extra BBQ sauce, creating an inviting presentation for immediate serving and enjoyment.
Notes
- Aluminum foil acts as a protective shield, preventing bone burning and creating easy-to-handle chicken lollipops.
- Bone wrapping transforms ordinary chicken legs into elegant, restaurant-style appetizers with minimal culinary expertise.
- Precise seasoning blend delivers bold, complex flavor profiles that elevate simple chicken into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg