Description
Buffalo chicken meatballs are a game-day favorite that adds a spicy twist to your appetizer spread. These juicy meatballs, infused with zesty buffalo sauce, are baked for a crispy finish and tossed in a buttery sauce for extra flavor. Perfect for parties or a cozy night at home, they are sure to please any crowd with their vibrant color and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (plus extra for tossing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- Optional: 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, eggs, and half of the buffalo sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in remaining buffalo sauce.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg