Punjabi Lollipop Recipe

Punjabi Lollipop Recipe from Zouk

Punjabi Lollipops make a delicious spicy and tangy starter. The sweetness of honey and the kick of tandoori masala combine in this easy recipe to make the tastiest chicken lollipops you'll ever prepare. This recipe hails from The Punjab where it is prepared in a tandoor. Try it at home on a BBQ, Griddle, grill or in the oven. Preparing the chicken wings and transforming them into lollipops is a little bit fiddly until you are used to it but well worth the effort.

The secret to making irresistible Punjabi Chicken Lollipops lies in the flavour-packed marinade. A combination of authentic spices, including Zouk’s Tandoori Masala and Garam Masala, coats the chicken, infusing it with rich flavour. The longer you allow the chicken to marinate, the more tender and tastier it becomes but don’t worry if you don’t have much time to marinate the meat - this recipe is delicious regardless of marination time! The playful lollipop presentation makes this recipe ideal to serve for guests, although also makes a great special treat for yourself too. Follow our easy, step-by-step recipe to learn how to make this crowd-pleasing Punjabi Chicken Lollipop recipe at home.

Timings

Here's a breakdown of the time you'll need to create our mouthwatering Indian Chicken Lollipop recipe:

  • Preparation - 20 to 30 minutes
  • Marinating time - 15 to 30 minutes minimum - they can be left overnight
  • Cooking time - 10 to 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 16 chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 3 tsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin powder

Method:

Prepare the chicken wings

Firstly you need the separate the chicken wing and drum. Take a sharp knife and cut each wing in half at the joint. Remove the foot of the wing and the smaller bone, leaving the larger bone in place. Push the meat up the bone so that it is bunched up at one end, the drum part of the wing is fine as it is and is ready to be marinated.

Marination

  1. Mix together all the remaining ingredients to create the marinade in a bowl. Ensure your bowl is large enough to fit the chicken wings also.
  2. Add the chicken wings to the marinade and coat thoroughly to ensure fully covered.
  3. Once the wings are marinated, leave for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb.
  4. Carefully skewer the chicken wings onto bamboo or metal skewers.
  5. Cook over hot charcoals for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through and juices are running clear.
  6. Serve with chilli or imlee sauce!
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