Chicken Lollipop: A Perfect Starter for your New Year Party
Want to be a perfect party host to your New Year party? CGF Café Golden Feast, Guwahati got your back! We serve you the perfect party pleaser that is set out to capture the hearts and souls of all food lovers. Chicken Lollipop or Drums of Heaven is a delightful Indo-Chinese dish with tantalizing texture with definitive means to add to your New Year feast.
The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Lollipop: From CGF Cafe to Your Plate
Chicken Lollipop is can be considered a Frenched drumstick which looks presentable and incredibly versatile. This CGF special appetizer is an Indian favourite, and also lacks any preservatives, food colours, or MSGs.
Served with spicy, tangy and sweet Szechwan dip, you are in for a burst of flavours in your mouth. Whether you want to enjoy as a party starter, or as a part of CGF’s outdoor catering services, we guarantee you a starter that will leave you wanting for more.
Taste the Magic…
Are you ready to enjoy this Indo-Chinese appetizer? Check the CGF-approved recipe and experience the joy of creating something new this New Year!
Required Ingredients
- 500 g of chicken wings
- A tsp of vinegar, soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and chili powder
- ½ a tsp of black pepper
- 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour and cornflour each
- A beaten egg
- A cup of breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp of Szechwan sauce
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh chopped coriander for garnishing
Required Tools for shaping the Lollipop
- Kitchen shears or sharp knife
- A flat and clean surface
Method of Preparation
Preparing the Perfect Shape
- By using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut the narrow end of the drumette, around 2-3 inches from the chicken’s knuckle.
- Cut the tendons and muscles to expose the bones.
- Now push the rest of the meat to the thicker portion from the end and create a lollipop shape.
- Scrape away the extra flesh from the end.
- Remove extra tendons or bones for a round and smooth finish.
Chicken Marination
- In a big bowl, marinate the chicken lollipops with the ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper powder.
- Let the marination set for an hour.
Coating the Lollipops
- Before frying, coat the lollipops with all-purpose and cornflour.
- Dip the lollipops in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally coat them with breadcrumbs.
Frying the Lollipops
- In a frying pan, heat some oil.
- Fry them in the oil until they appear crispy and golden brown.
With some Szechwan sauce or any choice of your dip, enjoy the hot and crispy chicken lollipops. Serve them by sprinkling some coriander and lemon wedges. If you find it too complicated a process, CGF Café Golden Feast, Guwahati can come to your rescue. We can assure you style and a burst of flavour to tingle your tastebuds.
