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The world of chicken appetizers is a fun world: skewers, balls, rolls, wraps, sliders?all made with chicken! They are perfect for all sorts of casual get-togethers for friends and family, from New Year?s parties to kids? birthdays. Chicken appetizers are so versatile, but they all have in common two important attributes – easy and simple. In addition, they are light, which makes them ideal for parties that involve alcohol, mingling, and dancing, allowing for a minimum mess!
#1 Skewered Chicken Appetizers
Why go for regular chicken appetizers when you can have ones with an Asian twist? The twist comes from the marinade which involves pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh garlic, and fresh grated ginger. Prepare this the night before and all you need to do the following day is to arrange the chicken slices on the skewers, sprinkle some sesame seeds, and cook on a grill! Oh, yes, I am talking about caramelized pineapple! To enrich this dish additionally, reserve the marinade, simmer it and mix it with some peanut butter! Even better, caramelized pineapple in a nutty sauce!
#2 Slider Chicken Appetizers
Mini sandwiches a.k.a. sliders are the best way to save your leftover chicken meat from the day before. Or, you can make them from scratch. the recipe I like is made with chicken nuggets, only this time they are baked instead of fried, in order to make the, less fatty. The nuggets are marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 3 hours, then dipped in flour, eggs, and panko bread crumbs (in that order). Finally, they are baked on a baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes. Originally, this recipe uses waffles instead of bread, but it is a matter of preference and convenience. Bread won?t spoil their taste at all. As for the add-ins, the suggested combo is bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato slices.Yum!
#3 Cheeseball Chicken Appetizers
OMG, I love these cheeseballs! They are perfectly cheesy and moist and no matter how big a batch you make, you won?t settle until you eat them all. I mean, you will literally get out of bed to finish them off. You will need an all-purpose baking mix for this chicken appetizer recipe. You can buy it from the store, but it is even better to throw it together at home (everything tastes better if made at home). Just combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and mix for about 20 seconds. Add some shortening and mix until the mixture is paste-like.
To form the chicken cheese balls, combine this baking mix with ground chicken meat, 2 tablespoons Salsa Picante hot sauce, 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form 2-inch balls, and place on a lined sheet pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden brown.
#4 Wrapped Chicken Appetizers
I was hesitating between chicken wrapped in lettuce or chicken wrapped in bacon and I decided to go fully decadent with the latter. I know, these wraps high-calorie and probably not so healthy, but I justify myself with the fact that they are small, so you can control how much you eat. If you manage to restrain yourself.
Slice the chicken into cubes and wrap them in bacon. Roll each wrap in a mixture made with brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Bake until brown and crispy. Very easy and ultra-delicious!
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