Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Buffalo Chicken Meatballs! Packed with the bold flavors of juicy ground chicken and a fiery homemade Buffalo sauce, these bite-sized delights are baked to perfection for a healthier twist on a classic. Infused with garlic and onion powder for savory depth and coated in a buttery hot sauce blend, these meatballs deliver that signature spicy kick we all love. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight snack, they’re best served with a side of creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks for a complete flavor experience. Quick to prepare and oven-baked in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines simplicity, irresistible flavor, and a touch of heat in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- 4 stalks celery sticks (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each one.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the hot sauce until fully combined. Remove the sauce from the heat.
When the meatballs are finished baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over the meatballs and gently toss until they’re fully coated.
Serve the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping, and celery sticks if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 709 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 8357 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3743 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
