12 Easy Game Day Chicken Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleaser at any game day gathering, offering all the flavors of buffalo wings in a creamy, cheesy dip.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, and cheddar cheese.
3. Stir in the shredded chicken and mix until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Top with crumbled blue cheese and sliced green onions, if desired, before serving with tortilla chips or celery sticks.

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet, and perfectly savory, making them an irresistible game day snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
3. Toss the chicken wings in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
4. Arrange the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning once, until the wings are caramelized and cooked through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

BBQ Chicken Sliders

BBQ Chicken Sliders are a quick and easy way to serve a mini version of everyone's favorite barbecue chicken sandwich.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 8-10 slider buns
• 1/2 cup coleslaw (optional)
• 1/4 cup pickles (optional)

Cooking method:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce.
2. Cook until heated through and the chicken is fully coated with sauce.
3. Spoon the BBQ chicken onto the slider buns.
4. Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired.
5. Serve immediately.

Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Skewers

These Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Skewers are zesty and full of flavor, perfect for a game day cookout.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Skewers

Cooking method:

1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat.
3. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
5. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve warm with additional lemon wedges.

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-prepare finger food that will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions.
3. Form mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
5. While meatballs are baking, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan.
6. Heat sauce until simmering, then toss cooked meatballs in the sauce to coat.
7. Serve with toothpicks as a party appetizer.

Spicy Cajun Chicken Tenders

Spicy Cajun Chicken Tenders offer a fiery kick that is sure to spice up any game day menu.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil for frying

Cooking method:

1. In a shallow dish, combine flour and Cajun seasoning.
2. Dip each chicken tender in beaten eggs, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Fry chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Asian Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

These Asian Sticky Chicken Drumsticks are glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that makes them finger-licking good.

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Coat chicken drumsticks in the sauce and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting occasionally, until glaze is sticky and chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.

Ranch Chicken Taquitos

Ranch Chicken Taquitos are crispy on the outside and creamy inside, perfect for dipping and sharing.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 flour tortillas
• Cooking spray

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese.
3. Spread a portion of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
4. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until tortillas are crispy.
6. Serve warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping.

Smoky Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

These Smoky Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are filled with bold flavors and melty cheese, making them a hit at any party.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 8 flour tortillas
• Butter for cooking

Cooking method:

1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with chipotle peppers and cilantro.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and butter one side of each tortilla.
3. Place a tortilla in the skillet, butter-side down, and top with chicken mixture and cheese.
4. Top with a second tortilla, butter-side up.
5. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites offer a savory twist on classic chicken nuggets, perfect for dipping and sharing.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Olive oil for baking

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
3. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in breadcrumb mixture.
4. Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
6. Serve hot with marinara or garlic aioli dipping sauce.