Appetizer Recipes

A succulent chicken fondue that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!

This is such a fun recipe. I made an entree Vol Au Vent for a recent garden party with this chicken filling, filled the small puff pastry baskets with it. Not only it looked nice and elegant, it also tasted amazingly delicious. A great pick!

Baked chicken wontons fold a ground chicken, ginger, soy, and sherry filling into crisp wonton wrappers, brushed with butter and oven-baked until golden. A less greasy take on the classic fried wonton appetizer.

Light chicken asparagus quiche built on a crisp phyllo crust instead of buttery pastry, with a lean filling of egg whites, ricotta and Swiss folded with tender chicken and asparagus. A protein-packed, lightened brunch.

Loaded fajita nachos with seasoned shredded chicken, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Broiled until bubbly. Serve as an appetizer or a full meal.

Stacked New Mexico quesadillas layer flour tortillas with shredded chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until melty and served with red pepper sour cream sauce and fresh salsa.

Deviled eggs stuffed with chopped chicken, Dijon and dry mustard, and a kick of hot sauce. A protein-packed appetizer ready in 20 minutes that disappears at every potluck and picnic.

Bite-size chicken puffs feature crisp Swiss cheese pate-a-choux shells split and stuffed with a creamy chicken, celery, pimento, and white wine filling. Classic make-ahead party appetizer.

Chicken mulligatawny soup: a curried Anglo-Indian classic with carrots, celery, apple, rice, and tender chicken in a spiced broth. Comfort food with serious depth.

Silky chicken and ham mousse blended with Madeira wine and whipped cream, set in a gelatin mold. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for cocktail parties and holiday entertaining.

Crispy Thai chicken curry patties with red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and green beans, served with a tangy cucumber-peanut dipping sauce. Authentic street food at home.

Potted chicken with bacon, butter, and warm spices baked in a water bath until silky. Old-world Irish preserve sealed under clarified butter for an old-school appetizer or sandwich spread.

Chicken cheddar tortilla pizzas crisp corn tortillas in oil, then top them with seasoned chicken, tomato, onion, green pepper, pizza sauce, and melted cheese. A Tex-Mex pizza in 25 minutes.

Herbed chicken blended with Swiss, Parmesan, and mayo spread on English muffins, baked until bubbly and golden, then cut into quarters. A hot, savory appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

Why go out to enjoy buffalo wings when you can use this easy recipe to enjoy the delicious taste at home!

Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, and Chinese ham wrapped in pork caul fat, deep-fried into crispy golden rolls, and served with hoisin dipping sauce. An impressive Chinese banquet appetizer with showstopping presentation.