Baked Buffalo chicken meatballs recipe
Buffalo chicken meatballs are a tasty twist on the classic buffalo wing. They pack the same bold flavor in a bite-sized, easy-to-make form. Juicy ground chicken is mixed with simple pantry staples, baked until golden, and tossed in buttery buffalo sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp finely chopped celery
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 6 Tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Melt the butter in the microwave, then whisk in the buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Pour about half of the buffalo butter mixture into the meatball mixture, setting the rest aside for later. Mix until well combined.
- With slightly damp hands, shape the mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Transfer the baked meatballs to a large bowl. Warm the reserved buffalo sauce if needed, then drizzle over the meatballs. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and blue cheese dip, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Check doneness: Meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Spice level: For more heat, add extra buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Make ahead: Shape the raw meatballs and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Serving idea: These work well as a party appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish with rice, salad, or roasted potatoes.
- Sauce coating tip: If you like extra saucy meatballs, double the butter and buffalo sauce mixture and use half for baking and half for tossing at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 1357mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 417IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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