Tasty Football-Shaped Pulled Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies

With their flavorful buffalo chicken filling and cute football shape, these hand pies are a great addition to any game day menu.

Not only will they be a touchdown with your guests, but they’ll disappear quickly, leaving everyone coming back for more.

No need for a crockpot on low for 8 hours to make a large amount of buffalo chicken, a quick trip in the oven and you’ll have enough buffalo chicken for your football hand pies.

So, whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, these football-shaped spicy buffalo chicken hand pies are the perfect addition to any game day party.

Get ready to score big with your guests!

Contents
What is Buffalo Chicken? Ingredients Step by Step Instructions Recipe Card Tips and substitutions

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What is Buffalo Chicken?

Buffalo sauce is said to have been first created at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo.

The secret behind the irresistible flavor of buffalo chicken lies in the perfect blend of hot sauce (usually Frank’s Red Hot), butter, and various spices that give it that signature tangy heat.

It was originally used to coat deep-fried chicken wings, creating the popular dish known as buffalo wings. Today, buffalo wing sauce is used in a variety of ways, including as a dip, marinade, and flavoring for various foods. 

This recipe makes just the perfect amount of Buffalo chicken and could be used in a hearty sandwich or a pizza topping. Buffalo chicken is sure to satisfy your cravings for something bold and savory.

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Buffalo Chicken Football Hand Pies Ingredients

The recipe makes 8 buffalo chicken hand pies.

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 Tbs avocado, vegetable, or olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ½ cup Franks red hot sauce
• 1 Tbs brown sugar
• 1 Tbs melted butter
• 1 can jumbo buttermilk biscuits

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Step by Step Instructions

Make the Pulled Buffalo Chicken

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Rub oil and spices onto the chicken and lay it in a small baking dish.

In a small bowl mix together hot sauce, brown sugar, and melted butter.

Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken.

Bake chicken for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Fork shred the chicken breast and mix with the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

Make the Football Hand Pies

Take each jumbo biscuit and flatten the dough circles to the size of a small plate.

Place a small scoop of the shredded chicken in the middle of the biscuit and fold over to create a half-moon shape.

Use the prongs of a fork to crimp the outer edges of the biscuit.

Place biscuits in the air fryer basket and fry at 330 for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Scoop sour cream in a sandwich baggie and cut a tiny hole in the corner.

Pipe sour cream football lines on the top of each hand pie.

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Substitutions and tips for Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies

• Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own chicken breast.
• Use crescent rolls instead of biscuit dough.
• Use prepared pie crust or store-bought pie dough instead of biscuit dough. You’ll need to use a round cutter. The football hand pies will be more reminiscent of buffalo chicken empanadas.
• You could cook your chicken breast in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.

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If you’d like more fun appetizers for your football party go check out how to make an amazing football cheese ball.