After a holiday season full of delicious beef, I thought it was time to throw down some chicken. Have you ever cooked a chicken lollipops recipe before? It’s an adult child’s perfect mix of a great meal that’s also fun! So, with that said, let’s jump into this Maple Hot Chicken Lollipops.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE AMAZING CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
Chicken lollipops actually start out as chicken drumsticks. Fun fact, did you know that the term “drumstick” when referring to turkey and chicken legs dates back all the way to the 16th century? The name comes from the leg’s resemblance to a percussion drumstick.
INGREDIENTS
CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:
- ▢12 Chicken Drumsticks
- ▢½ cup Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning or similar
- ▢½ cup Maple Syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
- Start by making a cut about ⅓ of the way done the drumstick towards the knuckle side. Slice all around the drumstick and pull off the excess meat/skin until the bone is the only thing showing. Trim off any excess tendons, then press the meat down to form your “lollipop.” Repeat this step for the rest of the drumsticks. Add the seasoning into a bowl and thoroughly coat the meat.
- Preheat your smoker for 325F indirect. Add some additional wood chunks or chips for added flavor.
- Add your chicken to the smoker and cook for about 1.5 hours until they reach 175F. When the chicken is close to being done, add a sauce pan on with the maple syrup. Warm up for 1-2 minutes. Once warm, pull the sauce pan off and carefully dip each lollipop into the syrup until it is evenly coated. Let the excess syrup drain off and place the chicken back on the smoker. Repeat for each lollipop, then let cook for 5 more minutes.
- When chicken is done, pull off and rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
