Description
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a deliciously spicy twist on a classic favorite, combining tender ground chicken with bold flavors and a creamy sauce. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these meatballs bring joy to any gathering. With easy preparation and customizable heat levels, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (plus more for sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in additional hot sauce and celery salt.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate blue cheese crumbles into the meatball mixture. - Adjust heat by varying the amount of hot sauce used.