A few weeks ago, my friends Christin, James and I were sitting around brainstorming what to cook for the big game this year. And when I asked James’ advice, thinking that I already had a decently complete selection of game day recipes on the site, the conversation went about like this:
James: “Do you have a recipe for chicken nachos?”
Me: “Mmmm, I have apple nachos! But no, not so much on the chicken…”
James: “Bean dip?”
Me: “Mmmm, no.”
James: “Potato skins? Sliders? Wings?”
Me: “I’m beginning to think my recipes are kind of girly. What do guys like?!?”
James: “Two words: BUFFALO CHICKEN.”
Me: “Noted.” :)
So behold…my first buffalo chicken recipe on the site. And actually, after tasting these little guys, I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last. These crispy little wonton cups are simply filled with buffalo chicken, topped with some blue cheese and green onions. Easy peasy, and super addictive. I actually recommend making a double batch, because these will disappear at your party pronto.
What are your favorite game day apps? Any more advice for this “girly” little food blogger for some dude food? ;)
Buffalo Chicken Cups
Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cayenne hot sauce (I recommend Frank’s “Red Hot”)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 scallions, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, and then sprinkle evenly with the smoked paprika and chili powder. Place in a baking dish and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove chicken and let cool, then shred.
- Meanwhile, fit a wonton wrapper into each of 24 mini baking cups, pressing the wrappers carefully but firmly into sides of cups. (Be careful to keep the corners of each wonton wrapper open; otherwise you will not be able to fill them!) Bake for 5 minutes or until very lightly browned. Keep wontons in baking cups.
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the melted butter and hot sauce. Add the chicken and stir until well coated. Then fill each wonton cup with a tablespoon or two of chicken, and then top with a pinch of blue cheese. Return wonton cups to oven and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is soft and melty. Remove and top with sliced scallions, and serve warm. These are best served immediately.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
YUM! We baked the wonton wrappers like that and filled them with taco meat, cheese, etc. I love the idea of filling them with buffalo chicken!
This looks yummy and fun! I’m not a blue cheese fan-has anyone tried a different cheese?
Goat cheese and feta both worked great.
I would love to know what the apple nacho recipe is!
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Buffalo chicken dip is also amazing and really easy. The recipe I use is straight from the Frank’s bottle and consists of 1 package cream cheese softened and spread in a corningware or pie plate, cover with shredded chicken mixed with Frank’s hot sauce. Cover with blue cheese dressing, sprinkle with cheese and throw it in the oven until melty. It is heavenly with celery chunk or pita chips (sturdy chips are better for this because it is really thick dip). It disappears at every occasion.
Mmmm now I want to make apple nachos… I do have a good jerk chicken nacho recipe… and these look amazing. I can’t stand wings but I do love the flavor so I am definitely going to try these!!
Ooh, this looks fabulous! And, I think my hubby would definitely approve. He is always asking me to make more “man food”, so I can totally relate to this post. :)
incredible recipe–i know this is going to be a huge hit, i can’t wait to give it a try!
Uhhhh, done and done and done and done and done.
Paul and I are HUGE Frank’s fans. We eat a buffalo-inspired meal probably weekly. I love this idea, I’m sure he will too!
Oooooh, this is great- I’ve been wanting to make these wonton “cups” and thus far had only considered southwestern chicken… this looks way better! ;)