143 chicken appetizer recipes

Grilled chicken satay skewers marinated in lime, soy, and fish sauce with a creamy spicy peanut dipping sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy Thai appetizer or main.

Get crispy, tangy chicken wings on the table in 30 minutes with just a microwave and a few simple ingredients. Lemon slices and zesty barbecue sauce transform ordinary wings into a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Pon pon chicken (bang bang chicken) shreds poached chicken over salted cucumber ribbons with a warm sesame-soy-ginger dressing. Classic Sichuan cold-plate appetizer or main.

Chicken satay with lime-curry-honey marinated chicken skewers, served with a fresh cucumber-vinegar sauce. A light Southeast Asian-inspired appetizer or main, broiled indoors in under 10 minutes.

Australian savoury choux pastry puffs filled with a béchamel-style mixture and salmon, chicken, shrimp or asparagus. Elegant French-inspired party appetizer.

Chinese five-spice chicken wings marinated in soy, sherry, and ginger, coated in water chestnut flour and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A crunchy, aromatic appetizer or party snack.

Frozen chicken nuggets served with a spicy cream cheese and salsa dipping sauce with cumin, garlic, and cayenne. A quick party snack or kid-friendly appetizer.

Chicken wings marinate in aromatic five-spice powder, soy sauce, and white wine for hours, then bake until caramelized. Perfect for game day or party appetizers.

Shanghai drunk chicken steamed with ginger and scallions, then cold-marinated in dry sherry and cooking juices. A classic Chinese cold appetizer with just 5 ingredients.

Chicken livers cooked in schmaltz with shallots, mushrooms, and warm spices, then pureed with cognac into a silky, spreadable mousse. A French-inspired appetizer with serious sophistication.

Grilled satay skewers marinated in soy, curry, and lime with a creamy coconut peanut dipping sauce. Works with chicken, beef, or pork for appetizers or a full meal.

Smoked chicken strips dredged in spiced flour, browned in butter, simmered in white wine, then wrapped in thin-sliced ham. An elegant party appetizer served on cocktail picks.

Black tea smoked chicken: Sichuan-and-five-spice-rubbed thighs hot-smoked over rice, black tea, and brown sugar, then tucked into lettuce cups with peanuts, scallion, and a soy-ginger glaze. An impressive, gluten-free-friendly appetizer.

Bite-sized teriyaki chicken pieces marinated and stir-fried with toasted sesame seeds in a glossy, sticky sauce. Serve as a party appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a fast weeknight dinner.

Chilled stuffed mushroom caps marinated in red wine vinaigrette and filled with chopped chicken, spinach, and a tangy mayo-onion mixture. A no-bake party appetizer that comes together in about 20 minutes of active work.