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Honey Jalapeño Chicken Lollipops

Difficulty: Easy
Servings 8
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Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • Chicken drum legs 2-3 lbs
  • Duck fat or olive oil
  • 1 lb bacon
  • All-purpose rub

Honey Jalapeño BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

Prepare Chicken Lollipops:

  • Trim chicken drumsticks to form lollipops. Spray with duck fat or olive oil, then season with all-purpose rub. Wrap each drumstick with bacon.

Preheat Smoker:

  • Set the smoker to 275°F (135°C) and use hickory wood for smoking.

Smoke Chicken:

  • Place the prepared lollipops in the smoker. Smoke for 1.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Make Sauce:

  • Combine ketchup, honey, Worcestershire Sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, diced jalapeños, avocado oil, black pepper, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.

Glaze Chicken:

  • Brush the lollipops with the prepared sauce. Smoke for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Rest and Serve:

  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.