Delicious alternatives for Super Bowl Sunday

By CARA HUNT | Tribune Features Writer | cbrennen@tribunemedia.net

Chicken wings are without a doubt the most consumed food on Super Bowl Sunday. The American Chicken Council estimates that Americans will consume 100 million pounds of wings on game day.

We all know that Bahamians are also huge chicken lovers, and while we won’t hit that anywhere near that impressive number, you can bet quite a few chickens will be sacrificed for parties all over the country this weekend.

But even though chicken wings are traditional that does not mean they have to be boring. And if you are gearing up to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, why not jazz that chicken up and serve an old staple in a new and exciting way that your guests will talk about long after the final touchdown.

Tribune Weekend reached out to Forking Good Catering and asked Chef La Rosa Markland for some tasty chicken alternatives, and boy did she deliver.

“These recipes are twists on two classic game day staples – buffalo chicken wings and meatballs. With just a few different ingredients you can serve up dishes that are still easy to eat, but will elevate your party that little bit,” she said.

Below are her recipes for Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls and Rum Glazed Chicken Meatballs.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

About 2 cups of shredded chicken

1/4 cup of hot sauce

4 ounces softened cream cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 teaspoon of garlic and onion powder

Package of egg rolls

Dipping sauce

Ranch dressing

Blue cheese

Hot Sauce

Directions: In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Scoop about two tablespoons of filling in egg roll wrap and fry until golden brown. For sauce mix all ingredients serve and enjoy.

Rum Glazed Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt and black pepper

Half a chopped onion.

2 garlic cloves chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup of unseasoned panic bread crumbs

Directions: Sauté onions and garlic on medium heat until translucent

Set aside to cool

Add all ingredients and mix into balls (should make about 12)

Preheat oven to 475

Line baking sheets with parchment paper Place balls on sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes ( or until meat is cooked through)

While meat balls are cooking, make the rum glaze:

1/2 cup dark rum of choice

1 cup of sugar

2 tablespoons of ketchup

1tsp of apple cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon of salt

Bring to a boil, then simmer until meatballs are done then dip meatballs in sauce. Serve warm with garnish.