Description
Golden, crispy, and bursting with creamy buffalo flavor — these Buffalo Chicken Bombs combine tender chicken, tangy hot sauce, and melty cheese wrapped in soft dough for the ultimate party or game-day snack.
Ingredients
- Cooked Shredded Chicken: 2 cups, provides hearty protein and texture.
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened for a creamy, rich filling.
- Buffalo Sauce: ½ cup, brings that signature spicy tang.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: ½ cup, adds melty, savory flavor.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: ¼ cup, optional for classic buffalo contrast.
- Green Onions: ¼ cup, sliced for a fresh bite.
- Garlic Powder: 1 tsp, adds depth and savoriness.
- Onion Powder: ½ tsp, for round flavor balance.
- Salt: ½ tsp, to season and enhance taste.
- Black Pepper: ¼ tsp, freshly ground for mild spice.
- Refrigerated Biscuit Dough or Puff Pastry: 1 package, for the perfect golden crust.
- Egg: 1, beaten for egg wash.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, optional for extra crunch.
- Butter: 2 tbsp, melted for richness and shine.
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar, blue cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dough: Flatten each biscuit or pastry round to about 3–4 inches in diameter.
- Assemble Bombs: Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling into each round, fold, and pinch to seal tightly.
- Coat and Bake: Optionally roll in buttered panko for crunch, brush with egg wash, and place seam-side down on the sheet. Bake 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Finish: Broil for 30–60 seconds for crisp tops, then brush with melted butter and let cool 3–5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and extra buffalo sauce.
Notes
- Drain chicken well before mixing to avoid soggy filling.
- Chill the mixture before assembling for easier handling.
- Don’t overfill — sealed edges prevent leaks during baking.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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