Baked Chicken Lollipop
Baked Chicken Lollipop – the most amazing drumette appetizer that is shaped like a lollipop. Marinated with hoisin ginger and baked to juicy deliciousness.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 chicken drumettes (skin attached, cleaned and pat-dry)
- 2 inch (5cm) ginger (peeled and minced)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon mild chili sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1/2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Using a pair of scissors or a knife, cut the skin and tendons around the base of each drumette. Peel, scrape, and push the meat down toward the thick end to form a ball shape resembling a lollipop. Cut off the knuckle end with scissors or a knife. Repeat with the remaining chicken drumettes.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the Marinade ingredients. Add the chicken drumettes and coat them well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Arrange the chicken drumettes on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Bake until the chicken is nicely browned, slightly charred, and completely cooked through, about 35 minutes.
- 4
Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice, although they are delicious on their own without any sauce.