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Spooky swizzle sticks and chicken sliders

Spooky Swizzle Sticks and Chicken Sliders for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Spooky Swizzle Sticks and Chicken Sliders, perfect for Halloween gatherings and guaranteed to please both kids and adults.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 8 mini rolls ciabatta or slider buns for a softer bite
  • 8 pieces chicken tenders can substitute with grilled chicken
  • 1 cup marinara sauce or BBQ sauce for a sweeter taste
  • 8 pieces stuffed green olives black olives can also be used
  • 8 pieces fake teeth or gummy candies for decoration
For the Swizzle Sticks
  • 16 pieces cooked chicken nuggets for building swizzle sticks
  • 8 pieces swizzle sticks or skewers
  • 16 pieces pretzel sticks or breadsticks as an alternative
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce for dipping
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring optional for eerie effect
  • 8 pieces edible eyes raisins or candy eyes can be substitutes

Equipment

  • skewers
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Sliders
  1. Slice the ciabatta mini rolls in half. Place a crispy chicken tender inside each roll and spoon marinara sauce over the top. Insert a stuffed green olive and top with a fake tooth.
Assemble the Spider Swizzle Sticks
  1. Skewer cooked chicken nuggets onto swizzle sticks. Secure each nugget with pretzel sticks to resemble spider legs, using BBQ sauce to hold them.
Add a Creepy Touch to the Sauce
  1. Drizzle black food coloring into the BBQ sauce and mix well. Serve as a spooky dipping option.
Present Your Festive Platter
  1. Arrange sliders and swizzle sticks on a platter, adding decorative elements like edible eyes and olives.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Invite guests to dig in and enjoy these delightful Halloween snacks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble ingredients before guests arrive for quick serving. Customize sliders and swizzle sticks for kids' enjoyment. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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