How to Make Delicious Chicken Muffins in 3 Easy Ways

These muffins are versatile—they can be served as a light dinner option, an appetizer at parties, or even as a fun addition to birthday spreads. As the name suggests, chicken is the main ingredient, but you can customize them with a variety of vegetables and spices. The best part? You don’t necessarily need a muffin tray; paper baking cups work perfectly in an oven, toaster, or microwave.

1. Chicken and Mushroom Pizza Muffins

Ingredients:

• Pastry flour: 220g

• Instant yeast: 1 tsp

• Baking powder: 2 tsp

• Sugar: 1 tsp

• Lukewarm milk: ½ cup

• Chicken breast (skinless, boneless): 1 piece

• Mushrooms: 200g

• Eggs: 2

• Vegetable oil: 100g (approx. ½ cup)

• Cream: 50g

• Mozzarella cheese: 100g

• Bell pepper: 1 piece

• Scallions: 100g

• Salt, turmeric, garlic powder, thyme powder, black pepper: To taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Cook the Chicken: Dice the chicken breast and sauté it in oil until golden. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric. You can also boil the chicken, shred it, and then sauté it.

3. Add Mushrooms: Add chopped mushrooms and sauté until their water evaporates. Stir in chopped bell pepper during the final 5 minutes.

4. Prepare the Egg Mixture: Beat the eggs with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cream and vegetable oil, and mix well.

5. Prepare the Dough: Combine flour with baking powder and sift three times. Mix lukewarm milk with yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate. Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture and stir until smooth.

6. Combine Everything: Add the chicken, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the dough. Mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

7. Fill the Cups: Place paper muffin liners in a tray, lightly grease them, and pour in the batter.

8. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C. For a golden finish, turn on the grill for the final 3 minutes.

Tip: Swap mushrooms for diced, fried eggplant, or replace chicken with turkey, ham, or even ground beef. Add corn, grated carrots, peas, spinach, or olives for variety.

2. Chicken and Scallion Muffins

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast (boneless): 200g

• Mushrooms: 200g

• Sour cream: 100g

• Mozzarella cheese: 100g

• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp

• Garlic (mashed): 2 cloves

• Scallions (chopped): 150g

• Bell pepper (chopped): 1 piece

• Nutmeg: ½ tsp

• Curry powder: To taste

• Baking powder: 2 tsp

• Flour: 100g

• Salt, black pepper, white pepper: To taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken: Boil the chicken breast, shred it, and lightly sauté in butter.

2. Sauté Mushrooms: Add chopped mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates.

3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: Separate egg yolks and whites. Beat the yolks, then add sour cream, melted butter, mozzarella, lemon juice, garlic, scallions, and bell pepper. Mix well.

4. Combine Mixtures: Add the chicken and mushrooms to the yolk mixture.

5. Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the mixture.

6. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift flour with baking powder and add to the mixture. Stir until smooth.

7. Fill the Cups: Pour the batter into muffin liners.

8. Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes until golden and puffed.

Tip: For extra flavor, sprinkle grated cheese on top before baking.

3. Chicken and Corn Muffins

Ingredients:

• Egg: 1

• Cooked chicken breast: ½ cup

• Flour: 1 cup

• Bell pepper: ¼ cup (diced)

• Corn: 2 tbsp

• Whipped yogurt: ¼ cup

• Vegetable oil: ¼ cup

• Cheddar cheese: ½ cup

• Baking powder: 1 tsp

• Rosemary: To taste

• Salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme: To taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Boil chicken breast with an onion and spices, then shred or blend finely.

2. Beat the Egg: Whisk the egg until pale and frothy. Add whipped yogurt and mix well.

3. Add Oil: Stir in vegetable oil and mix for another minute.

4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift flour with baking powder and gradually add it to the wet mixture.

5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in diced bell pepper, corn, shredded chicken, rosemary, cheddar cheese, and spices. Mix until combined.

6. Fill the Cups: Spoon the mixture into muffin liners. Sprinkle more cheese on top.

7. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden and puffed.

Serving Tip: Pair these muffins with your favorite sauce or dip for extra flavor.

Enjoy these delightful chicken muffins as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. They're perfect for any occasion and customizable to your taste. Bon appétit!