Sugar-Free Chicken Lollipops

Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Sugar-Free Chicken Lollipops—perfect for health-conscious foodies and party hosts alike! This guilt-free appetizer features tender chicken drumettes transformed into lollipop-style bites, marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and warming spices like smoked paprika and cayenne. Baked to golden perfection on a wire rack for even crispiness, these lollipops are low-carb, sugar-free, and packed with flavor. Serve them hot with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of fragrant cilantro for a fresh and zesty finish. Whether you're prepping a game-day platter or a wholesome weeknight snack, these savory morsels are truly crowd-pleasing and easy to make in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces chicken drumettes
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

To prepare the chicken lollipops, start by trimming the drumettes. Use a sharp knife to cut around the base of the meat, pushing it up toward the top to create a lollipop shape. Ensure all the skin and tendons are cleaned off the bone shaft.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the prepared chicken lollipops to the marinade. Thoroughly coat each lollipop in the marinade and allow them to sit for at least 15 minutes to soak in the flavors. For deeper flavor, you can marinade for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 5

Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack above it. This helps the chicken lollipops cook evenly and become crispy.

Step 6

Arrange the lollipops on the wire rack. Brush the chicken with olive oil to promote browning.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the lollipops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the chicken lollipops on a platter garnished with lime wedges and sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Step 10

Enjoy your sugar-free chicken lollipops as a healthy appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1627.6

Total Fat 122.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 534mg	0%
Sodium 4515.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 114.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.0mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1602.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.7%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 4.1%