Description

These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a perfect combination of spicy, savory, and cheesy flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion. Juicy ground chicken mixed with breadcrumbs, blue cheese, and a blend of seasonings, baked to perfection, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce. Serve these delicious meatballs with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate party snack.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1 large egg
2 green onions (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Buffalo Sauce:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)

Garnish and Serving:

Chopped fresh parsley or extra green onions
Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, blue cheese, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with buffalo sauce.
Coat Meatballs: Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until coated.
Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm with dressing for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with celery or carrot sticks.
Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in sauce before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs
Calories: 160
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 70mg