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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with spicy buffalo sauce. A perfect appetizer or main dish, they are baked until golden and coated in a tangy, buttery buffalo sauce.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Hervé

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl For combining meatball ingredients
  • Baking sheet For baking the meatballs
  • Parchment paper To prevent sticking
  • Small saucepan For heating the buffalo sauce
  • Tongs For coating meatballs in sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain or panko
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix well until fully combined, but do not overwork the meat.
  • Scoop out small portions and roll into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the Meatballs

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Coat with Buffalo Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix it with the buffalo sauce.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and toss them in the warm buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Serve

  • Place the buffalo-coated meatballs on a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired.
  • Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce or a side of ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 950mg41%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.