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Smoked Chicken Lollipops

Smoked Chicken Lollipops with Garlic Buffalo Sauce are a deliciously dunked and ready to devour!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 People
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2-3 lbs Chicken Drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil

BBQ Seasoning:

  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Powder
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chile Powder
  • ½ tsp Cayenne

Garlic Buffalo Sauce:

  • 1 cup Hot Sauce cayenne based
  • ⅛ cup White Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1.5 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1.5 tsp Cayenne Powder
  • Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Start by making a cut about ⅓ of the way done the drumstick towards the knuckle side.
  • Slice all around the drumstick and pull off the excess meat/skin until the bone is the only thing showing.
  • Trim off any excess tendons, then press the meat down to form your “lollipop.”
  • Wrap a little bit of foil over the bones to prevent burning, if you like.
  • Repeat this step for the rest of the drumsticks.
  • Add all the ingredients for the seasoning into a bowl (or your favorite bbq seasoning), mix thoroughly and then coat the meat.
  • Set aside until ready to cook.
  • Preheat your smoker for 275F indirect. Add some additional wood chunks or chips for added flavor.
  • Add your chicken to the smoker (preferably on a smoker rack) and cook for about 2-2.5 hours until they reach 175F.
  • When the chicken is close to being done, add a saucepan with your butter and let it melt.
  • Next, add your minced garlic and let it brown for 2-2.5 minutes.
  • Finally, add the rest of the garlic buffalo sauce ingredients and let simmer until thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Once thickened, pull the saucepan off, add to a large cup and carefully dip each lollipop into the sauce until it is evenly coated.
  • Let the excess glaze drain off and place the chicken back on the smoker rack.
  • Repeat for each lollipop, then let cook for 5 more minutes.
  • When chicken is done, pull off and rest for 2-3 minutes, serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 4433mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1852IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg