I love anything buffalo chicken flavored and after making this recipe for Skinny Buffalo Chicken Bites, I have found my new go-to appetizer! It tastes just like the dip, but this recipe is chip-free! The breadcrumbs create the crunch that the chips would add otherwise.
I always have cooked shredded chicken on hand. I just purchase the chicken in bulk and cook 4-5 chicken breasts in the slow cooker at the start of the week, so this recipe took me less than 10 minutes to put together. Modify the amount of hot sauce and the brand depending on how hot you’re willing to go. These spicy little bites will be a big hit at your next party!
If you’re a bigger fan of the wings, then don’t lose hope, because we’ve got a Skinny Hot Wings recipe you’ll love! Check it out here!
Prep time: 1 hour + 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 17 servings
Serving size: 2 buffalo chicken bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot sauce (I use Frank's Red Hot brand)
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3 The Laughing Cow® Blue Cheese Flavored Wedges
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and finely shredded )
- ½ cup reduced-fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup scallions, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to mix hot sauce, cream cheese, and The Laughing Cow® Cheese wedges.
- Add shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, and scallions to hot sauce mixture and stir with a spoon until mixed.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a Tbsp, form buffalo chicken mixture into 34-36 bite size balls.
- In a separate bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, whole wheat breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder and mix.
- Roll each ball in the breadcrumb mixture and place on parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (2 buffalo chicken bites):
Calories: 86
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 8g
Sugars: 0g
Sodium: 681mg
Vitamin A: 10%
Vitamin C: 1%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 0%
WWP+: 2