Chicken Lollipop

 Chicken lollipops are a popular appetizer or snack made from chicken wings. They're typically deep-fried and coated in a flavorful sauce. Here's a basic recipe for making chicken lollipops:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Lollipops:

• 12 chicken wings
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg

For the Coating:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon red chili sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Lollipops:

   • To make chicken lollipops, first, clean the chicken wings by removing the skin and extra flesh around the bone. Push the meat down to form a "lollipop" shape.

2. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix together the ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, red chili sauce, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and egg.
   • Coat the chicken lollipops evenly with this marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

3. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, and salt.
   • Add water gradually to make a thick batter, similar to pancake batter.

4. Coat and Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).
   • Dip each marinated chicken lollipop into the batter to coat it completely.
   • Carefully lower the chicken lollipop into the hot oil and deep-fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
   • Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

5. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté the minced garlic, chopped onion, and bell pepper until they become soft.
   • Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chili sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well.

6. Finish the Dish:

   • Add water and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes.
   • Thicken the sauce by adding the cornstarch-water mixture and stirring until it thickens.

7. Coat the Chicken with Sauce:

   • Toss the fried chicken lollipops in the sauce until they are evenly coated.

8. Serve:

   • Serve the chicken lollipops hot, garnished with chopped spring onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade chicken lollipops!