Chicken LollipopHelloooo people! Nice to see you all after a long long time. Hope you guys didn’t forget me. Where have I been? A combination of personal issues, laziness, and technical issues that have resulted in this blogging lapse. I am so sorry i couldn’t keep my word last time and post regularly. This time i am not promising anything, but i will definitely try to post more regularly. I swear!
Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopWith the Holy month of Ramadan upon us, we, like many other Muslims around the world, have already begun preparations in our homes. During Ramadan, Muslims are obliged to fast during daylight hours from sunrise to sunset. This year, Ramadan has arrived in the peak of summer, meaning the days are going to be longer and much hotter than many of us are accustomed to. But regardless, Muslims all around the world have looked forward to this blessed month all year long in anticipation of the spiritual benefits…as well as the delicious, and plentiful meals that bring family and friends together.
There are usually two meals every day during Ramadan, one before the fast commences (known as Suhoor) and another to break the fast at sunset (known as Iftar/futoor).
Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopUsually in most households, there will be iftar parties, where family and friends gather. I am sure most of you are prepping yourself for an Iftar party. If you’ve got your samosas, pizzas and kebab ready to entertain, but are still looking for that perfect appetizer that will appeal to all your guests, then you have definitely got to try this Chicken Lollipop recipe. Bite-size finger foods are always a hit at any gathering. Yet the result is so scrumptious, flavorful and has a cool name like Chicken Lollipop.
Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopThe basic idea of the chicken lollipop is to cut the meat around the base of the chicken wing drummette and pull it towards the top so it’s shaped like a lollipop. The great thing about it is the many ways that you can choose to prepare it. You can fry it with marination,bake it, mix it in sauce after frying, bread it, or even stuff it before frying. And the choices of dipping sauces are practically limitless.
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Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopLemme tell you, these lollipops are CRAZY good, I might just have to make these for all occasions, not just for any party. I’m sure I can find some appropriate moments that could include these delicious bites of juicy, spicy goodness. Enjoyy!
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Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopServes 5
10-15 Chicken lollipops
( just check out this video for a detailed explanation of how to prepare a lollipop from chicken wings)
For the Schezwan sauce:
Recipe courtesy: sanjeevkapoorkhazana
2 tbsp oil
20 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 inch piece ginger finely chopped
3 tbsp red chilli paste
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp soya sauce
2 tsp chilli sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1.Heat up a non stick pan. When pan is hot add the oil.
2. Add in garlic and ginger. Saute very well till it is nice and brown till the rawness of the garlic is gone.
3. Add the red chilli paste. You can adjust the amount depending upon the level of spiciness you want. Sauté for sometime till the oil separates. Add in salt and pepper. Saute very well.
4. Add in soya sauce and chilly sauce. Till now you wouldn’t have got the saucy look to the sauce. So at this stage add few tablespoons of water till you get that perfect sauce like consistency.
5. Add sugar n vinegar.
For the marination:
4 tbsp maida/ all purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
2 tbsp red chili powder or red chili paste
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder
Juice of 1 limes (or to taste)
3 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tsp soya sauce
1/4 tsp red food color,optional
Salt to taste
- In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients from maida to salt. Add a few extra drops of water if the batter is very thick.
- Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat well. Let it marinate, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- Heat oil on high heat, in a deep vessel. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces, a few pieces at a time.
- Fry for 3-4 mins turning the pieces occasionally. If you fry it further, the color of the coating will change from red to brown, if you used food color.
- Keep this aside
Finally mix the fried chicken pieces in the Schezwan sauce.
Schezwan Style Chicken Lollipop
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
For the Schezwan sauce
- 2 tbsp oil
- 20 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 inch piece ginger finely chopped
- 3 tbsp red chilli paste
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp soya sauce
- 2 tsp chilli sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar
For the marination
- 4 tbsp maida/ all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
- 2 tbsp red chili powder or red chili paste
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Juice of 1 limes or to taste
- 3 green chilies finely chopped
- 1 tsp soya sauce
- 1/4 tsp red food color optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
DIRECTIONS
To make schezwan sauce
- Heat up a non stick pan. When pan is hot add the oil.
- Add in garlic and ginger. Saute very well till it is nice and brown till the rawness of the garlic is gone.
- Add the red chilli paste. You can adjust the amount depending upon the level of spiciness you want. Sauté for sometime till the oil separates. Add in salt and pepper. Saute very well.
- Add in soya sauce and chilly sauce. Till now you wouldn’t have got the saucy look to the sauce. So at this stage add few tablespoons of water till you get that perfect sauce like consistency.
- Add sugar n vinegar.
For Marination
- In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients from maida to salt. Add a few extra drops of water if the batter is very thick.
- Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat well. Let it marinate, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- Heat oil on high heat, in a deep vessel. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces, a few pieces at a time.
- Fry for 3-4 mins turning the pieces occasionally. If you fry it further, the color of the coating will change from red to brown, if you used food color.
- Keep this aside
- Finally mix the fried chicken pieces in the Schezwan sauce.
Notes
✔️ To make red chilli paste, soak the dry red chillies in very hot water for an hour, remove the seeds and grind it to a fine paste in the mixer.
Schezwan-Chicken-LollipopNotes:
✔️ To make red chilli paste, soak the dry red chillies in very hot water for an hour, remove the seeds and grind it to a fine paste in the mixer.
Check out other iftar items:
Pizza Style Mini Chicken Baguettes
Chicken Pinwheel Puffs
Chilly Chicken Puff Tart
Chicken Sliders
Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Sandwich
This looks absolutely delicious! And that is saying something coming from a vegetarian like me!
Thank you Jovi! How sweet. 🙂 🙂
Where you been, Sadia? 🙂 I love chicken wings, and these look so yum! Ramadan Mubarak, Sadia! <3
Heyy Angie!! I have been here only, been a bit busy and lazy lately. Hehe! But i am back. Hope i can post regularly from now on. I am sure i missed a lot during this time. Will have to catch up.
oh babe, you are back with a bang. what a delicious dish; wish you would incite our taste buds much more often.
Thanks a lot dhanya! <3 <3
What an amazing recipe to be back with! Looks great, Sadia!!
Thank you Anjana! 🙂
These look completely delicious, Sadia! Nice to see you again! 😀
Thank you! 🙂 🙂
They look amazing Sadia 🙂 Ramadan Kareem, I hope first few days haven’t been too tough. Good to see you back xx
Thank you Elaine. It has been good till now. Thank God! 🙂
Welcome back, the chicken lollipops look delicious, spicy and a fantastic appetizer.
Thank youu! 🙂
Welcome back Sadia! And wow, what a great recipe to return with to share- you’re right, these do look fantastic! Happy Ramadan to you!
Thanks a lot Jess! 🙂 hope i can keep posting with enthusiasm.
Welcome back Sadia! Of course we didn’t forget you! What a great recipe you’ve posted! So original and “good-looking”, thanks to be here again and keep on sharing your amazing recipes!
Thankss! Such comments do give me the push i need to keep posting more and more with enthusiasm. 🙂
Looks perfect and Ramadan Kareem Sadia to you and your family!
Thank you! 🙂
Drool, drool Sadia! These look awesome! Welcome back 🙂
Thanksss dear! 🙂
Yummmy!! I am so happy you are back! 🙂
Awww. How sweet. Thanks! 🙂
Stunning pics Sadia! And Ramzan Mubarak 🙂
Thanks sarah! Ramadan Kareem to you too. 🙂
Drooling!!!
Ramadan Kareem to you too Farianti! Hope its going good. 🙂
Long days…alhamdulillah☺️
Gorgeous, informative and fun. Not to mention impressive. Impressive both for the lollipop and the will power to fast. Welcome back and I know I missed you.
Thank you! 🙂
Delicious. I would eat his for my main course!
Me too. 😀
I love chicken lollipops, and these look absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Oh delish! And I love that my fingers would stay clean! 😀
Hahaha! Thanks! 🙂
Wow! Looks so tempting!
Thanks! 🙂
welcome 🙂
Welcome back, Sadia and what a comeback! Those chicken lollipops define what fingerlicking good means. You have brought back memories- I used to love these as a child. Yum!
Thank you Aditi! I used to love these too. I love it even now. I never fail to order this from indian restaurants. 🙂
U used green chilly paste?if yes could u specify tge brand?bcz i liv n qatar n i hardly found green chilly paste
Helloo Ania! Soo sorry dear for replying so late. For the lollipop recipe i didn’t use green chilly paste. I used red chilly paste. For that just soak the dried red chillies in very hot water, remove seeds and then grind it to a smooth paste.
Did u marinate the chicken wings before mixing with the batter??
No dear, you can add all the ingredients listed under marination and then keep in fridge for 3-4 hrs. Then deep fry.
Hi.
What exactly is chillie paste? Because you also mention Chillie sauce..
Regards.
Hey Farzana, I’m sorry for replying so late. The directions on how to prepare the chilli paste is mentioned in the notes.
Hi Saadia… For the above mentioned quantity of schezwan sauce approximately how many red chillies are required for the chilli paste…
I have tried the above recipe before and we all loved it but not able to recollect the number taken…
You can take about 15 dried red chillies. 🙂
thank you for sharing the easy schezwan sauce recipe as well. i live lollipop with this sauce. surely try this tonight.
Hope you will like it. 🙂