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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. 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.
  3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with buffalo sauce.
  6. Coat Meatballs: Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until coated.
  7. 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