30 Minute Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
A fast, easy way to enjoy buffalo flavors in a healthier dish. These 30 Minute Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are baked, tossed in buffalo sauce, and served with your favorite sides or dressing.
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 small carrot finely grated
- 1 stick celery minced
- 2 green onions minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce We like using Frank's buffalo sauce
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing OR blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). While the oven is preheating, line a standard-size baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko, and egg. Allow the panko to soak in the egg for 5 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, green onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Using your hands (or a spatula), mix just until combined (overworking will make the meatballs dense).
- Using a spoon or a standard-size cookie scoop, shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 15–20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit/71 degrees Celsius).
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, place them in a bowl, add the buffalo sauce, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, drizzled with dressing and extra green onion, if desired.
Notes
-You can fold 1/3 cup of blue cheese or mozzarella into the mixture or stuff it inside the meatballs!
Let the baked chicken meatballs cool completely, then STORE them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. To FREEZE, place cooled meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
REHEAT in a 350-degree Fahrenheit (175-degree Celsius) oven for 10–12 minutes or until warmed through. If reheating from frozen, add a few extra minutes.
For a quicker option, microwave for 1–2 minutes, or reheat in a large skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water or sauce to keep them moist and fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 24serving | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
