These buffalo chicken meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish. They’re coated in a tangy buffalo sauce and perfect for game days or any gathering.
Author:Alex Rwanda
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:About 25-30 meatballs
Category:Appetizer, Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Roll the chicken mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully toss them in the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Return the coated meatballs to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use a hotter buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
You can make the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them before tossing them in the sauce.
These meatballs are also delicious served over rice or in sliders.