Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Printable Version)
Savory chicken meatballs tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, great for gatherings or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 lb 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 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Buffalo Sauce
10 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 tsp honey
→ Serving
13 - 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, celery, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
03 - Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
04 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
06 - Transfer cooked meatballs to the bowl with buffalo sauce and toss gently until evenly coated.
07 - Serve warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The meatballs stay incredibly juicy thanks to the breadcrumbs and vegetables inside
- That perfect tangy sweet heat combo keeps everyone coming back for more
- You can prep them ahead and reheat easily for stress free entertaining
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture makes tough meatballs so mix just until combined
- Toss the meatballs in sauce while they are still hot so they absorb that flavor better
- Let the sauce coated meatballs sit for 5 minutes before serving for even better flavor
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly every time
- Line your baking sheet with foil under the parchment for virtually zero cleanup