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A close-up shot of cooked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs covered in spicy buffalo sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and served in a bowl.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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These flavorful buffalo chicken meatballs are a perfect blend of protein-packed goodness and spicy heat, topped with creamy blue cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 21 Meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 169
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Meatballs & Buffalo Sauce:
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken Choose lean for a lower fat option
  • ¾ cup almond meal almond flour or breadcrumbs if not following low-carb
  • 1 large egg Helps bind the meatball ingredients
  • 4 medium-sized garlic cloves minced For flavor
  • ½ small onion finely chopped (Adds savory flavor)
  • 2 green onions finely chopped (For added crunch and flavor)
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped celery Adds a fresh crunch
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley For garnish and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper Season to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper For a spicy kick
  • ⅓ cup Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce Adds the signature buffalo flavor
  • 3 tablespoons butter Melted to blend into the sauce
For The Blue Cheese Sauce:
  • ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt For creaminess with less fat
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Adds richness
  • ⅓ cup fat-free buttermilk To create a tangy base
  • Juice of ¼ lemon Optional adds acidity
  • ¼ teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion For garnish
  • 3 ounces blue cheese Use more for garnish if desired
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery For garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, onion, green onions, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
  4. Using a 1 ½-inch ice cream scoop, form the mixture into meatballs. You can also wet your hands or the scoop with water to prevent sticking.
  5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the center of a meatball reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
  6. For the buffalo sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then stir in the Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Let the sauce combine for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce, gently coating them. As the sauce cools, it will stick to the meatballs.
  8. Serve the meatballs immediately, drizzled with the blue cheese sauce, if desired.
  9. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  10. Microwave the blue cheese crumbles for 30 seconds, then add them to the sauce mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
  11. Stir in the parsley and celery for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1MeatballCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These spicy buffalo chicken meatballs are perfect for parties or a weeknight meal. Drizzle them with the creamy blue cheese sauce for the ultimate flavor combination.

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