Lollipops Chicken Drumsticks

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Ingredients

Practice

step 1

Preheat your smoker to 225℉.

step 2

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

step 3

Trim the chicken drumsticks by cutting off the knuckle end of the bone.

step 4

Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken lollipops.

step 5

Place the chicken lollipops on a smoker rack and smoke for 2-2.5 hours, use your meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165℉, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Enjoy!

1. You can use any type of wood chips that you like.
2. If you don't have a smoker, you can bake the chicken lollipops in the oven at 350℉ for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.

3. Serve the chicken lollipops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.

☆ Additional tips for making smoked chicken lollipops: 
1. For a more flavorful chicken, you can marinate the chicken lollipops in your favorite barbecue sauce for a few hours before smoking them.

2. If you want to add a little bit of heat to the chicken, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.

3. Be sure to cook the chicken lollipops until they reach an internal temperature of 165℉ to ensure that they are cooked through.

4. Serve the chicken lollipops immediately for the best flavor and texture.