If you love buffalo wings, you're going to love these easy and mess-free buffalo chicken meatballs. They're a whole lot healthier than the traditional appetizer!
1/3cupbuffalo sauceWe like using Frank's buffalo sauce
3tbspranch dressingOR bleu cheese dressing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a standard size baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, set 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 together just until combined (overworking it will cause the meatballs to be dense).
Using a spoon or a standard size cookie scoop, shape into meatballs and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked throughout (internal temperature of 160).
Remove from the oven, place the meatballs 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 in or stuff these meatballs with 1/3 cup blue cheese or mozzarella!