CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS | DRUMS OF HEAVEN | CHICKEN LOLLIPOP RECIPE

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Ingredients for Chicken Lollipop/Drums of Heaven:

- Chicken Winglets (around 10-12 pcs) - 500 gms. (Cut the meat from bone and push down to create a lollipop shape)

1st Marinade:
- Soy Sauce- 1 tsp
- White Vinegar- 1.5 tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
- Ginger Garlic Paste- 2 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder- 1/4 tsp
- Salt- 1/2 tsp

2nd Marinade:
- Cornflour- 1/4 cup
- Maida/ All purpose flour- 3 tbsp
- Egg- 1
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 1.5 tsp
- Salt- pinch

Other Ingredients:
- Ginger, fine chopped- 1 tbsp
- Garlic, fine chopped- 1 tbsp
- Onion, fine chopped- 3 tbsp
- Spring onion greens, chopped - 2 tbsp
- Schezwan Sauce- 3 tbsp
- Soy Sauce- 1 tsp
- Tomato Ketchup- 2 tbsp
- Sugar - 1 tsp
- White Vinegar- 1 tsp
- Corn flour slurry- 3/4 tsp mixed in 4 tbsp water

Preparation:

- Clean the chicken winglets, wash and shape them into lollipops.
- Marinate the lollipops with the 1st marinade items. Mix well and set aside for 30 mins.
- Now add all the 2nd marinade items, mix well and set aside.
- Fine chop the ginger, garlic, onion and chop the spring onion greens.

Process:

- Heat oil in a pan or skillet for deep frying the lollipops.
- Drop the battered lollipops one by one in hot oil, to not crowd the oil. Do not move for 2 mins and then keep stirring to give a uniform golden brown colour. Keep frying for another 4-5 mins till the chicken is cooked and fried golden.
- Remove onto a plate and repeat the same with the balance.
- These fried lollipops can also be eaten at this stage.

For making Drums of Heaven:

- Heat oil in a wok and add the chopped ginger and garlic. Give a stir for 15 secs and then add the chopped onions. Sauté on high heat for a minute till the onions are soft.
- Now add the Schezwan Sauce, give a mix and then add the soy sauce. Again give a mix and add the tomato ketchup.
- Add the sugar and vinegar, give a mix and sauté on medium heat for a minute till the sauce is smooth and everything is mixed well.
- Add the corn slurry and keep cooking it for another 30 secs till the sauce is thick and smooth.
- Lastly add the lollipops fried earlier and stir fry it for a minute with the sauce to coat it well. Garnish with chopped spring onion greens, give a mix and serve hot.