Hyderabadi Chicken Lollipop recipe
Chicken lollipop is a famous starter which is made from chicken wings that are marinated and fried until golden brown.This easily made chicken lollipop is that one dish that feels special every time it appears on the table. This dish is usually made for celebrations, unexpected guests, or simply during evening cravings.
Origin of Chicken Lollipop
Chicken lollipops originated in Chinese-influenced kitchens and in India through the famous Indo-Chinese cuisine. This dish became popular through Chinese communities living in India. It started by reshaping the chicken wings in a lollipop form and coating them with Indian-style spices and sauces. And overtime chicken lollipops gained a huge popularity across Indian restaurants, street food stalls, and party menus.
Recipe overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings : 3–4
Ingredients for Chicken Lollipop
Main ingredient
- Chicken wings – 10 to 12 pieces, the chicken wings must be lollipop cut
For marination
- Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
- Soy sauce – 1 tsp
- Vinegar or lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
For Coating
- Cornflour – 3 tbsp
- All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 tbsp
- Egg – 1 (optional)
For Extra Flavour
- Green chillies – 1–2
- Red chilli sauce – 1 tbsp
For Frying
- Oil – as required
Step-by-step process
Step 1: Preparing the chicken
- Take and clean the chicken lollipops thoroughly, pat them dry.
- Make small cuts on the chicken lollipops so that the marinade can be absorbed well.
Step 2: Marinating the chicken
- Now take the chicken in a large bowl and add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, soy sauce, vinegar or lemon juice, and salt.
- Mix everything well together so that every piece is coated properly with the marinade.
- Cover it and marinate for 1 hour at least.
Step 3: Prepare the coating
- After the chicken is well marinated, we will coat the chicken lollipop.
- Start by adding cornflour, all-purpose flour, and an egg. Using eggs is completely optional.
- Mix everything gently until all the chicken lollipops are equally coated.
Step 4: Fry the Chicken Lollipops
- In a pan, heat oil in medium flame.
- Start adding the chicken lollipops in batches and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove the fried lollipops and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Step 5: Serving
- The chicken lollipops are hot and ready to be served !
- You can serve it with a variety of options like chilli sauce, schezwan sauce, or mint chutney.
Tips while cooking chicken lollipops
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry before marination so the coating sticks well.
- Making small cuts on the meat helps the marination flavours to absorb deeply.
- Always marinate the chicken for some time to get juicy and flavourful lollipops.
- You can use cornflour for that perfect crispiness and avoid adding too much flour.
- Always make sure to fry the lollipops on medium flame for thorough cooking of the chicken lollipops.
- Add the chicken lollipop in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Remove the fried chicken lollipops as soon as they turn golden brown in color, if not they can become dark in color.
- Always let the fried lollipops rest on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
- What is chicken lollipop made from ?
Chicken lollipops are made from chicken wings which are shaped and cut into lollipop form, then marinated and coated with spices and finally fried until they turn crispy.
- How healthy is chicken lollipop ?
Chicken lollipops can be both healthy and unhealthy. It is healthy since chicken is a good source of protein and if it is homemade, it is cleaner than restaurants. The unhealthy part includes deep frying in oil, more content of fat in chicken wings, and high quantity of sodium from sauces.
- Is chicken lollipop junk food ?
Yes, chicken lollipops are generally considered junk food because they are deep fried, coated in refined flour, and have unhealthy quantities of fat, sodium, and calories.
- Is chicken lollipop made from breast or wings?
Chicken lollipop is made from chicken wings, not chicken breast. They are made by separating the upper part of the meat and pushing it down to one end of the bone to create lollipop shape.
- Can chicken lollipop be prepared in an air fryer ?
Yes, chicken lollipops can be made in an air fryer. It is healthier in comparison to frying the chicken lollipops as less amount of oil is used.
