📝 Description
Bacon Wrapped Lollipop Chicken is a show-stopping appetizer made from chicken drumettes shaped into “lollipops,” wrapped in smoky bacon, and glazed until sticky, crispy, and caramelized.
😋 Flavor & Experience
You get crispy bacon on the outside, juicy tender chicken inside, and a sweet-savory glaze that turns sticky and glossy. Smoky, salty, slightly sweet, and super addictive.
🛒 Ingredients
10–12 chicken drumettes 🍗
10–12 slices bacon 🥓
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
Glaze:
3 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️ (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep chicken lollipops
Push meat down from the bone end to form a “lollipop” shape (or use drumettes as-is).
Season chicken
Coat with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Wrap bacon
Wrap each chicken piece with a slice of bacon.
Bake first
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until bacon starts crisping.
Make glaze
Mix BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and chili flakes.
Glaze & finish
Brush chicken with glaze and bake 10–15 more minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Serve hot
Let rest slightly before serving.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40–45 min | Total: ~1 hr
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 520 | Protein: 32g | Servings: 4–5
