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Close-up of juicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs glazed with sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley, served with celery sticks.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs deliver all the bold flavor of buffalo wings in a lighter, protein-packed bite. Made with lean ground chicken, simple seasonings, and a buffalo sauce glaze, these meatballs are perfect for appetizers, meal prep, or serving over rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, celery, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the mixture into 24 evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs bake, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a large bowl.
  7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the bowl with the buffalo sauce mixture.
  8. Toss gently until all meatballs are evenly coated.
  9. Return the coated meatballs to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
  11. Ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Notes

Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a side of Greek yogurt ranch dip. These meatballs also work well in wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, or meal prep containers.