Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks with Gummy Bear Glaze
Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks with Gummy Bear Glaze
Ingredients
For the Lollipop Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Gummy Bear Glaze
- 1 cup gummy bears, mixed colors
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water, for slurry
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Lollipops: Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut around the bone just above the knuckle to separate the meat and skin from the end of the bone. Push the meat and skin down towards the thicker end of the drumstick, forming a "lollipop" shape. Trim any excess skin, fat, or cartilage from the exposed bone.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Season the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, toss the prepared chicken lollipops with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat Oven & Arrange: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange the chicken lollipops on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You can stand them upright by leaning them against each other or using crumpled foil to create supports.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Initial Bake: Bake the chicken lollipops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Prepare the Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine the gummy bears, 1/4 cup water, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the gummy bears are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Thicken the Glaze: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water to create a smooth slurry. Pour this slurry into the melted gummy bear mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Glaze and Finish Baking: After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously coat each lollipop with the gummy bear glaze. Return the glazed chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze is nicely caramelized and sticky.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Serve: Carefully remove the chicken lollipops from the oven. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the glaze to set slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks with Gummy Bear Glaze
Ingredients
For the Lollipop Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Gummy Bear Glaze
- 1 cup gummy bears, mixed colors
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water, for slurry
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Lollipops: Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut around the bone just above the knuckle to separate the meat and skin from the end of the bone. Push the meat and skin down towards the thicker end of the drumstick, forming a "lollipop" shape. Trim any excess skin, fat, or cartilage from the exposed bone.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Season the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, toss the prepared chicken lollipops with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat Oven & Arrange: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange the chicken lollipops on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You can stand them upright by leaning them against each other or using crumpled foil to create supports.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Initial Bake: Bake the chicken lollipops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Prepare the Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine the gummy bears, 1/4 cup water, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the gummy bears are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Thicken the Glaze: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water to create a smooth slurry. Pour this slurry into the melted gummy bear mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Glaze and Finish Baking: After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously coat each lollipop with the gummy bear glaze. Return the glazed chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze is nicely caramelized and sticky.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Serve: Carefully remove the chicken lollipops from the oven. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the glaze to set slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min