Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Tender, juicy Buffalo chicken meatballs are baked until golden and loaded with tangy Buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, melty cheddar, scallions, and garlic. Serve them with extra sauce for game day or pair them with a few sides for dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (not panko)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced or microplaned
- For serving: extra buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, green onions, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment peper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, cheddar, Buffalo sauce, scallions, egg, olive oil, ranch seasoning, and garlic. Gently mix just until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon portions of the mixture and gently roll into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get about 20 meatballs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meatballs are golden brown and the centers reach 165°F, checking them a few minutes before the expected cook time so they don't overcook.
- Serve warm with extra Buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing, green onions, and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
Notes
- Serving size: This recipe makes about 20 meatballs, or approximately 5 meatballs per serving.
- Keep the meatballs the same size. A cookie scoop makes portioning easier and helps them cook evenly.
- The mixture may be sticky. Lightly oil your hands when rolling instead of adding extra breadcrumbs, which can make the meatballs dry. Or save yourself the hassle and use a cookie scoop.
- Check for doneness with a thermometer. Ground chicken should reach 165°F in the center. Start checking a few minutes before the end of the bake time to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
