Hot Honey Chicken lollipop
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Summary
First, the chicken drumsticks are trimmed and shaped into “lollipops” and then seasoned with BBQ rub. Next, they are placed in a pan with cubed butter and smoked at 350°F until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F. While smoking, a hot honey baste is made with melted butter, honey, and hot honey (or hot sauce). The chicken is then basted with this mixture and smoked further until it reaches 165°F. Finally, the lollipops are rested for 5 minutes and served, optionally with extra hot honey for dipping.
INGREDIENTS
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1-2 tbsp BBQ rub your favorite
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup hot honey or regular honey with a splash of hot sauce
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the Chicken Lollipops:
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Trim the drumsticks by cutting around the bone at the thinner end to expose it, and push the meat down to form a “lollipop” shape.
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Season the chicken generously with your BBQ rub.
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Prepare the Pan:
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Place the lollipops in a pan. Cube ½ stick (¼ cup) of butter and distribute it around the chicken. This keeps the meat juicy and adds flavor while smoking.
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Smoke the Chicken:
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Preheat your smoker to 350°F.
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Smoke the chicken for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
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Prepare the Hot Honey Baste:
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Melt the remaining ½ stick of butter. Mix it with the honey and hot honey (or honey and hot sauce). Stir until smooth.
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Baste and Finish:
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Once the chicken reaches 135-140°F, generously baste the lollipops with the hot honey mixture.
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Continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 15-20 more minutes).
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Rest and Serve:
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Remove the lollipops from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve with extra hot honey on the side for dipping, if desired.
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Enjoy these sticky, sweet, and spicy treats! Perfect for any gathering or BBQ.
Hi, I’m Ziad!
Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada, I know the value of resilience. My family and I were homeless for four years before starting over in Canada, and that experience taught me to never give up. In 2019, I founded Meatkingz to share my love for food and bold flavors with the world. From humble beginnings, I now aim to inspire others to chase their passions, stay hungry, and keep pushing forward — no matter what life throws your way.
