Buffalo Chicken Soda Muffins (Printable Version)

Spicy muffins filled with chicken, blue cheese, and Buffalo sauce. Ideal for game day snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Wet Ingredients

02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1/3 cup hot Buffalo sauce
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 large eggs

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese & Mix-ins

11 - 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and Buffalo sauce until fully combined.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredient mixture and stir gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Fold shredded chicken, crumbled blue cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Packed with spicy Buffalo flavor plus creamy blue cheese
  • Quick and easy snack or appetizer ready in under an hour
02 -
  • You can swap rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
  • Blue cheese can be replaced with feta or more cheddar
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter for extra fluffy muffins
  • Serve with ranch dressing for a cooling dip
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