Description
Juicy, tender chicken meatballs tossed in a spicy, tangy buffalo sauce. These flavorful meatballs make a perfect appetizer or a delicious main dish, ideal for game days, parties, or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound (450 g) ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sauce and Cooking
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, and salt. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep meatballs tender.
- Shape the meatballs: Form the mixture into approximately 20 small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter each, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake the meatballs: Place the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden on the outside.
- Toss in buffalo sauce: Once baked, transfer the hot meatballs to a bowl and toss them thoroughly with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm: Serve your buffalo chicken meatballs immediately, optionally paired with ranch or blue cheese dip for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip for a classic flavor pairing.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
