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Buffalo Chicken Meatball Madness

Spice Up Your Game Day with Zesty Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Madness

About this recipe

These modernized Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a perfect balance of tangy Buffalo sauce and lean ground chicken, ideal for game day or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, they promise to be a crowd favorite with their irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, celery, carrot, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked and browned.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce, honey, ketchup, and olive oil. Heat and whisk until smooth.

  6. 6

    Coat the baked meatballs with the Buffalo sauce and serve hot.

Chef's tip

For an extra kick, serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.

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