Punjabi Chicken 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.

Separate the Wing and Drum

Push the Meat up the Bone

Lollipops Ready to Marinate

Equipment

Before you get started with the recipe, make sure you have all these kitchen essentials to hand:

• Knife
• Chopping board
• Large mixing bowl
• Metal skewers

Adding Tandoori Masala

Adding Garam Masala

Whisking the Marinade

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

Coating Lollipops in Marinade

Ready to Marinate

Skewer the Lollipops

Ingredients for Punjabi Lollipop Recipe

For this Punjabi Chicken Lollipop recipe, you will need the following ingredients to prepare a serving for 4 people.

• 16 chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• BBq Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Zouk Tandoori Masala
• 1 teaspoon Zouk Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Plating the Lollipops

Cooked Punjabi Lollipops

Adding Imlee Sauce

Method for Punjabi Lollipop Recipe

Now you have everything you need, it is time to get started with the recipe. It is incredibly easy to follow and will have you serving up spectacular Punjabi Chicken Lollipops in no time.

1. Prepare the chicken wings. First you must separate the wing from the drum. Take a sharp knife and cut each wing in the half joint. Remove the foot wing and the smaller bone, leaving the larger bone in place. Carefully 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 ready to be marinated. set the lollipops aside.
2. Mix together all the ingredients including Zouk Tandoori Masala and Zouk Garam Masala in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the chicken wings to the marinade and mix well. Ensure they are thoroughly coated. Set the lollipops aside and then chill for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
4. Carefully skewer the chicken wings onto metal or bamboo skewers.
5. Cook the lollipops over hot charcoal for 10 to 15 minutes until they are cooked through and the juices are running clear.
6. Serve with chilli sauce or imlee sauce.

Serving Ideas

Punjabi Lollipops are delicious served as a starter. They should be served immediately with imlee (tamarind) sauce, chilli sauce or Zouk's Spiced Mango Chutney. Try serving lollipops along with rice and salad for a more substantial meal.

If cooking for a crowd, serve the lollipops with some of Zouk's other grilled recipes. Prepare them in advance with Lamb Chops or Paneer Tikka and cook over a BBQ.

Punjabi Chicken Lollipop Shopping List

Ready to start preparing this brilliant Chicken Lollipop recipe? We’ve put together a useful shopping list with everything you need from the Zouk Shop to get started.

• Zouk Tandoori Masala
• Zouk Garam Masala
• Zouk Spiced Mango Chutney (for serving)

Useful Links

If you enjoyed this recipe then give our Paneer Tikka Recipe a try.

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