Sweet Chili Chicken Lollipops
These sweet chili chicken lollipops are simple and easy to make and taste great. They are seasoned and baked to perfection and then brushed with a sweet chili sauce. These lollipops make for a perfect appetizer or a great meal for the little ones.
Equipment
- Sheet pan with baking rack
- Sharp knife
- Kitchen shears
- Pastry brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, 190°C, or gas mark 5. Spray a baking rack with oil.
- Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife cut around the “handle” of the drumstick. Being careful of the small sharp bone, push the meat away from the “handle” to make a lollipop shape.12 chicken drumsticks
- Remove the skin and small bits of meat at the other end of the drumstick with a paper towel.
- In a bowl combine the salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix to combine.1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Wrap the bare ends of the drumstick with aluminum foil, place on the baking rack, and sprinkle the seasoning mix over all of the drumsticks, flipping to cover each side.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C. Brush each side with the sweet chili sauce. Remove the foil from the ends.½ cup sweet chili sauce
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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