Whether you are eating with kids or with friends these crunchy and juicy chicken lollipops never fail to impress. This is a Chinese and Indian fusion starter which is very popular in Chinese restaurants in India. It was called as ‘Tree chicken’ at one restaurant and ‘Pakoda chicken’ in another. Of course like with most other dishes there are many versions of this delicious appetizer. But this recipe turns out very good. The combination of spices makes sure it is lip smacking.
The most important part of this dish is the ‘cut’. These lollipops are made from chicken wings. The flesh is pushed to one side away from the bone but still attached to it.
Lollipop Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken lollipops with skin
- 1 tsp.Red chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1 heaped tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 green chilies finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp. garam masala (cardamom+cloves+cinnamon)
- 1/2 tsp. Tandoor masala(available in Indian stores)
- 2 tsp. ginger garlic paste
- pinch of red color (optional)
Marinate with all the above ingredients and cook till tender. Make sure the flesh doesn’t fall off the bone. Take off heat.Leave aside to cool.
Batter for dipping
- 4 tbsp. cornflour
- pinch of red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- pinch red food color(optional)
Make a thick batter with little water. Dip each chicken lollipop into this batter and deep fry.
Enjoy with sweet chili sauce or schezwan sauce
I am taking these yummy starters to party with my Fiesta Friday friends. One extra plate for Angie the awesome host. This week’s Fiesta is being co-hosted by two wonderful food bloggers Kaila @ GF Life 24/7 and Jenny @ Dragonfly Home Recipes
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Wonderful!!!
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Thank you 🙂
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Yumm..delightful as always!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Yum these look delicious!
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Thank you Michelle 🙂 They were real yumm..
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Wow I love ’em…. 🙂 yum
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yum yum 🙂 Thank you!
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When I read the title I was expecting chicken on a stick. What a nice surprise 🙂 Love the flavor combinations and presentation!
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Thank you Antonia 🙂 The combination of spices was just right. Turned out lipsmacking 🙂
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Skd, these little lollipops have me drooling! I just love the spice profile, and will be pinning this one!
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Aww..Thank you Julie. You made my day dear 🙂
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Now, these look like a lot of fun to make and the ingredients sound delicious too! Once in awhile it’s okay to deep-fry and this would be one good example 🙂
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Thank you Judi 🙂 They were so yumm,that I forgot they were deep fried for once. I have been baking most of the dishes which would normally require deep frying,but this one was an exception. But one starter I would love to try again 🙂
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Oh these look amazing!!
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Thank you dear Cher 🙂 They tasted awesome.
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Oh my gosh, how cute!!!
I love this, thank you for sharing!
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Thank you Dana. They were a hit with the family 🙂
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Looks like fun. Thanks for the extra instructions. Nice styling and images.
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Thank you so much for inspiring me always 🙂
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These little chicken lollipops look mouth-watering! I can imagine that the spices make them very flavorful. My son would absolutely love these! Happy Fiesta Friday! 🙂
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The combination of spices worked so well dear Jenny. I made them for my kids and they really loved them. I am sure your son would love them too 🙂
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Lovely and creative!
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Aww..Thank you 🙂
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It looks super yummy and they look great as a starter too! 🙂
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Thank you Linda 🙂 A super yummy starter. Can be prepared in advance and just fried when the guests arrive. Takes very less time because they are already boiled. I like such dishes on the menu when there is a party at home.
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Salivating.. salivating…
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Haha 🙂 Thank you thank you…
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Great flavors in your chicken lollipops, one that both adults and the young ones would enjoy.
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Thanks Loretta. The flavors worked together beautifully. They were loved by everyone in the family 🙂
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drooling !!!! so tempting
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Thank you dear 😀 They were indeed flavorsome,succulent and delicious
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Lollipop looks perfect
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Aww..thank you dear Vidya 💕
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This looks absolutely AMAZING!! Finger licking good lol
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Thank you dear Stephy 😉
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Love love love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Yay! Yum yum yum 💕💕
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Haha! Must try making them!
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