Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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I love wings, but these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are hearty and hands-free. Tender chicken is mixed with spices and breadcrumbs and coated with your favorite buffalo sauce. I’ve added these crave-worthy meatballs to all my game-day menus.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Snacks and Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 236.35kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Sheet Pan

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup buffalo sauce divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a baking sheet with cooking oil.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, spices, and ¼ cup buffalo sauce.
Use a cookie or ice cream scoop to form the meatballs, and then roll them in between the palms of your hands. I recommend greasing your hands with some oil first to keep the chicken from sticking.
Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, heat your buffalo sauce on the stove or in the microwave.
Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the buffalo sauce to coat. Serve as is or with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.

Notes

Be sure to handle chicken as little as possible to keep the meatballs tender.
My number 1 tip for meatballs is to chill the mixture for 15–30 minutes before forming the meatballs. This makes it easier to handle and helps the balls maintain their shape.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the meatballs evenly. This ensures they cook uniformly.
Grease your hands with oil to keep the chicken mixture from sticking to them.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
If you’re freezing meatballs, leave the buffalo sauce off the meatballs until you serve them. Store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost the meatballs in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.

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