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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Juicy baked chicken meatballs tossed in buttery Buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 lb ground chicken
  • 0.75 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 0.25 cup finely minced celery
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for the pan or brushing
  • 0.5 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder for the sauce
  • 0.33 cup crumbled blue cheese optional, for mixing or topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment and lightly oil it.
  • Stir breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let soak 2 minutes.
  • Combine chicken, egg, scallions, celery, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Add the soaked breadcrumbs to the chicken mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Scoop and roll 1.5-inch meatballs (about 24). Arrange on the pan and brush tops with a little oil.
  • Bake 14 minutes, until the centers are nearly cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder. Keep warm.
  • Transfer meatballs to a bowl and pour the warm Buffalo sauce over them. Toss to coat well.
  • Return sauced meatballs to the pan. Bake 4 minutes to set the glaze. Sprinkle blue cheese if using.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce. Serving idea: pile meatballs into toasted slider rolls with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. To meal prep, cool completely and refrigerate up to 4 days; rewarm in a skillet with a splash of hot sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.