Hot Wing Chicken Tarts

My name is Marisa and I’m a foodie.

I know it because I’m far more concerned with a game day menu than who’s actually playing in the Super Bowl. Turns out it’s the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

Yawn...

You know what’s more exciting?

Hot wing chicken tarts!

Now that's something to cheer about. I first sampled this recipe at a Saucy Mama party this summer, and I've been waiting eagerly for an excuse to make it myself ever since. The key ingredient is definitely Saucy Mama's Hot Wing Sauce. But the pastry shells and blue cheese certainly don't hurt. 

Does it get better than one-bite wings without the sticky fingers? I don't think so.

Regardless of why you love Super Bowl parties, you'll love this perfect game day appetizer. And so will your party guests.

Game Day Hot Wing Chicken Tarts

Adapted from Saucy Mama's recipe

Ingredients: 

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ bottle Saucy Mama Hot Wing Sauce
1 eight ounce package cream cheese
8 oz crumbled blue (divided in half)
24 small pastry cups, baked  (Note: You can make you own, or better yet, purchase at your local bakery.  They can also be found sometimes in the freezer section of your local grocer).
½ cup dice celery

Instructions: 

In a large zip lock bag coat chicken thighs with Hot Wing Sauce (let it soak up to 1 day). Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken thighs in a baking pan, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through. Let chicken cool, then place on a cutting board and dice. Place diced chicken in sauce pan over medium heat and add cream cheese and ¼ cup blue cheese. Stir to melt cheese. Add more hot wing sauce to taste. Finally, spoon mixture into pastry cups and top with celery and remaining blue cheese crumbles.