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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Juicy buffalo chicken meatballs tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served with creamy blue cheese dip. Perfect for game-day, appetizers, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken, buffalo sauce, chicken
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 41kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For tossing and serving:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Make the meatball mixture. In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, panko, shredded carrots, green onions, parsley, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, don’t overmix.
  • Form the meatballs. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons per meatball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  • Bake. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Make the blue cheese dip. While the meatballs bake, use a food processor to make the blue cheese dip.
  • Toss in buffalo sauce. Transfer the hot meatballs to a large bowl, add the 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, and gently toss until evenly coated. You can broil the meatballs for 1 to 2 minutes for caramelized edges.
  • Serve. Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs warm with the blue cheese dip on the side for dipping. Perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or easy dinner.

Notes

  • .Use ground chicken with a little fat for the juiciest meatballs.
  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Toss the meatballs in buffalo sauce while they’re hot so they soak up all the flavor.
  • Serve warm with blue cheese dip for the perfect spicy-creamy balance.
  • Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg