Firecracker Chicken Lollipops (with House of Q)

- Chicken drumsticks
- Spray of your favourite oil*
- 2 Tbsp House of Q House Rub*
- 1 tsp cayenne powder*
- House of Q BBQ sauce* (choose your favourite)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of hot sauce* (optional)

*Available from Well Seasoned

How to Prepare Chicken Lollipops
1. Cutting the Tendons: Slicing straight down where the meat meets the bone, working your way around to separate the tendons from the bone.
2. Pulling the Meat: Push the bottom part of the drumstick down and pull the top part up, using your finger to strip all the tendons off the bone. It takes a bit of strength, but the result is worth it.
3. Flatten the Bottom: Use a sharp knife to level off the bottom of the bone so the lollipop stands upright during cooking.
4. Optional Bone Removal: You can dig out the little bone sticking up, but it’s not necessary and risks damaging the meat. The bone softens during cooking and doesn’t affect the eating experience much.

Seasoning the Firecracker Chicken Lollipops
1. Lightly spray the chicken with oil.
2. Apply the seasoning rub (House of Q and cayenne Pepper) to the chicken
3. Let the seasoned chicken rest for 5 minutes

Cooking & Glazing the Chicken
1. Cook your chicken on the BBQ until done (internal temp ~170F).
2. Remove from Grill
3. On the stove, add the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider, and hot sauce to a pan. Mix to dissolve the sugar and warm the sauce.
4. Dip each lollipop in the glaze before serving.