19 Easy Chicken Appetizers for Parties and Game Day
I love a good appetizer, especially when it’s something you can just put in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in. And you really can’t go wrong with chicken. There are so many things you can do with it, so I’ve put all of my favorite chicken appetizers together in one place.
There’s a bit of everything in this list. You’ve got cheesy dips, sliders, flatbreads, wings, nachos and a few other bits thrown in too. Some are a little spicy, some are really cheesy and indulgent, and quite a few of them are nice and easy to throw together when you don’t want loads of messing about.
They’re perfect for game day, parties, having friends or family over, or even just a picky tea at the weekend. I quite like making a few different things and putting them all out for everyone to help themselves to. Just be warned, the sliders and dips never seem to hang around for very long!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Loads of different ideas – I’ve included a good mix here, with sliders, dips, wings, flatbreads, nachos and plenty more, so there’s lots to choose from.
- Great for sharing – These are exactly the sort of recipes I like when we’ve got people over. Just put a few different things out and let everyone help themselves.
- Perfect for game day – There are some really good options here for game day, especially if you’re putting together a big table of snacks for everyone to pick at.
- Mostly nice and easy – Party food doesn’t need to mean spending hours in the kitchen. Lots of these are really simple to throw together, which is always a win for me.
- So many good flavors – There’s plenty of cheesy, spicy, smoky and BBQ goodness in this list, so you can mix and match a few favorites.
1. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is such an easy one to throw together and always goes down well. It’s creamy, cheesy, a little bit spicy and perfect for scooping up with plenty of tortilla chips.
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You can’t really go wrong with warm, cheesy sliders, especially when there’s plenty of chicken and ham tucked inside too. They’re really easy to make and are perfect for parties, game day or just putting out for everyone to help themselves.
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Nachos are always a good idea when you’re feeding a crowd, and these are so easy to put together. Load them up with plenty of cheese and all your favorite toppings and they’re usually gone pretty quickly!
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I love the mix of sweet and spicy in these, and that hot honey butter makes them so good. They’re a little bit messy, but that’s all part of it, and I can never stop at just one!
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This is a really good one when you want something warm, cheesy and full of flavor to put out for everyone to share. Just add a big bowl of tortilla chips alongside it and let everyone dig in.
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I’m a big fan of anything that mixes sweet with a bit of heat, and these have plenty of both. They’re sticky, packed with flavor and really easy to make in the slow cooker.
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Chicken, bacon, ranch and plenty of cheese is always going to be a good combination. These are really simple to put together and make a great addition to a party or game day spread.
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I love the crunch you get with these, especially with that tasty chicken filling tucked inside. Serve them with salsa, guacamole or sour cream for dipping and you’ve got a really easy appetizer for sharing.
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I do love buffalo chicken, and putting it into a slider just makes it even better. You’ve got that spicy buffalo flavor with plenty of melted cheese, all tucked into soft rolls.
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If you like a chicken Caesar salad, this is a really fun way to turn those same flavors into an appetizer. It’s got chicken, creamy Caesar dressing and plenty of Parmesan, all piled onto a crispy flatbread.
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These are a bit different from the usual party meatballs and come covered in a lovely Mexican-inspired sauce. They’re packed with flavor and are really good served with some tortilla chips or crusty bread for scooping up all that extra sauce.
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I really like the sweet and salty thing going on with these, with maple butter, chicken and plenty of bacon. They’re a little bit different to your usual sliders but still really easy to throw together.
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If you like your buffalo chicken with a decent bit of heat, this one is definitely worth a try. It’s creamy, cheesy and spicy, and I love it scooped up with tortilla chips or some crusty bread.
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If you’re a fan of chicken Parmesan, putting it into a little slider is definitely worth doing. You get the chicken, tomato sauce and loads of melty cheese, all tucked into a soft roll.
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You can’t go wrong with BBQ chicken and plenty of melted cheese, especially piled onto a crispy flatbread. Cut it into smaller slices and it’s really easy to serve as part of a bigger spread.
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There’s a lot going on with these, but it all works so well together. You’ve got BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, ranch and plenty of melted cheese packed into soft little rolls.
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Garlic bread is good enough on its own, but loading it up with creamy Alfredo chicken makes it even better. It’s cheesy, garlicky and really easy to slice up into smaller pieces for sharing.
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I love anything with Alfredo sauce, so putting it on a flatbread with chicken and plenty of cheese just makes sense. It’s creamy, cheesy and really easy to cut into little slices for everyone to grab.
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I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a plate of crispy chicken tenders and a few dips on the side. They’re nice and simple, everyone knows what they’re getting, and they work really well as part of a bigger spread.
GET THE RECIPEI hope you’ve found a few ideas here to try next time you’re putting some food out for everyone. I can never pick just one, so I’d probably make a couple, add some dips and other picky bits and call that dinner!
