Description

These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and spicy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or any gathering. Made with ground chicken and a blend of spices, these meatballs are baked to perfection and tossed in a rich buffalo sauce, delivering a perfect balance of heat and tang. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with fresh herbs for an irresistible snack or meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup buffalo sauce

Optional for Serving

Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, green onions, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
Form the Meatballs: Scoop the mixture into 1 ½-inch sized meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and have a golden exterior.
Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the meatballs bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the buffalo sauce until warmed and thoroughly combined.
Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once baked, transfer the meatballs to a large bowl and toss with the prepared buffalo sauce until each meatball is well coated.
Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs warm with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or slow cooker.
Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce based on your preference.
They work great as an appetizer or served alongside rice or vegetables for a complete meal.