Touchdown Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Print)
Juicy chicken meatballs tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for game day or a tasty appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Buffalo Sauce
10 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
→ Serving
13 - 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, celery, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
03 - Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
05 - While the meatballs bake, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a large bowl.
06 - Add the cooked meatballs to the bowl with the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
07 - Serve warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing and a sprinkle of parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything you love about buffalo wings but without the messy bones and frying oil
- They disappear so fast you might want to make a double batch just to be safe
02 -
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture or they'll turn tough instead of tender
- Let the sauce-coated meatballs sit for just 2 minutes before serving so the flavor really sinks in
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly
- Let the coated meatballs rest in the sauce for at least 5 minutes before serving