Bacon Wrapped Chicken Lollipops
Juicy chicken drumsticks shaped into lollipops, wrapped in bacon, grilled until crisp, and finished with a sticky honey-BBQ glaze.
Equipment
- 1 | sharp knife | for Frenching the bones
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | grill or smoker | medium heat
- 1 | heat-safe measuring cup | for the glaze
- 1 Tongs
- Ingredients
- 12 | | chicken drumsticks |
- 12 | strips | bacon |
- 2 | tbsp | BBQ seasoning rub |
- | | aluminum foil | for bone ends
- 1 | cup | BBQ sauce | or hot-sauce base
- ¼ | cup | honey |
- 2 | tbsp | butter |
- ¼ | cup | water |
Ingredients
- 12 | | chicken drumsticks |
- 12 | strips | bacon |
- 2 | tbsp | BBQ seasoning rub |
- | | aluminum foil | for bone ends
- 1 | cup | BBQ sauce | or hot-sauce base
- ¼ | cup | honey |
- 2 | tbsp | butter |
- ¼ | cup | water |
Instructions
- Cut around the thin end of each drumstick bone and push the meat down to form a lollipop.
- Season the meat thoroughly with BBQ rub.
- Wrap each piece tightly with one strip of bacon.
- Apply a second light dusting of seasoning and wrap the bone ends in foil.
- Grill over medium heat until the bacon crisps and the chicken reaches 150°F.
- Whisk BBQ sauce, honey, butter, and water together until smooth.
- Dip each lollipop in the warm glaze and return to the grill to set the sauce.
- Rest two minutes, then serve hot.
- Tip: Keep the grill at medium heat so the bacon renders without charring the glaze.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes to keep the bacon crisp. Shape and wrap the lollipops a day ahead for faster grilling.