Here is a Super Bowl recipe your friends and family will be talking about long after the game is over.
What’s Football Sunday without a great spread of snacks? The Super Bowl is one of the biggest days in American sports and brings together fans of different teams from both sides of the border. At Kiss the Cook, we know the ultimate watch party needs a feast fit for an entire 53-man roster, so we’re excited to share our chicken drumstick lollipops with you to help level up your game-day menu!
How to Create Your Chicken Lollipops
Before the sauces come out, let’s prep our chicken. Turning drumsticks into lollipops gives them a cleaner, more fun presentation and makes them easier to eat on game day.
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut around the narrow end of the drumstick about 2 inches above the knuckle.
- Push the meat and skin down toward the thicker end, exposing the bone.
- Trim any excess skin or cartilage with kitchen scissors and shape the meat into a compact “lollipop” at the top.
That’s it — perfectly prepped chicken lollipops, ready for brining, saucing, and stealing the spotlight on your Super Bowl spread.
Dill Pickle Brine
While sauce gets all the credit for a good wing, the brine is actually the secret weapon. Our dill pickle brine balances acidity, salt, sweetness, and spice to ensure every bite feels like a game-winning field goal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dill pickle juice
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of cayenne (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or container and mix until fully dissolved.
- Submerge your prepared chicken drumstick lollipops in the brine.
- Brine overnight for best results. If you’re short on time, at least two hours will still add flavour.
- Remove chicken from brine and discard the liquid (do not reuse).
- Pat chicken dry.
- If grilling or roasting, lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If frying, additional seasoning is not necessary.
Buffalo Sauce
The Bills won’t be at the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any buffalo. Our buffalo sauce is an instant classic – rich, spicy, a little sweet, and the perfect way to coat your chicken lollipops.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Juice of ¼ lemon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Toss cooked chicken drumstick lollipops in the sauce, or brush them with the sauce just before serving.
Blue Cheese Dip
There’s no better way to balance out the heat of our buffalo sauce than with this rich, tangy blue cheese dip. This is the perfect way to upgrade your delicious chicken lollipops, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with your guests – no matter which team they’re cheering for.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ oz white vinegar
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir evenly until mixed, keeping some blue cheese chunks for texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve for the best flavour.
If the chicken lollipops are a touchdown, consider adding our tangy brine, classic buffalo sauce, and creamy blue cheese dip for the extra point. This easy Super Bowl appetizer will have your guests raving – long after the final whistle!
