Description
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a spicy, flavorful appetizer or snack perfect for game day or a casual dinner. Made with ground chicken, panko, fresh vegetables, and a blend of spices, these meatballs are baked to juicy perfection and coated in tangy buffalo sauce. Served with creamy blue cheese dip, they offer a delicious balance of heat and coolness, making them irresistible for party platters or a quick bite.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (for tossing)
Blue Cheese Dip
- Blue cheese (quantity as preferred, typically about 1/2 cup crumbled)
- Mayonnaise or sour cream (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Buttermilk or milk (to desired consistency)
- Lemon juice or vinegar (optional, to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form the meatballs: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the blue cheese dip: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the blue cheese dip by processing blue cheese with mayonnaise or sour cream and adding buttermilk or milk to reach your desired consistency. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Toss in buffalo sauce: When the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl, add the remaining 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce, and gently toss to coat evenly. For extra caramelization, optionally broil the coated meatballs for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs warm alongside the blue cheese dip for dipping. They make a fantastic appetizer, snack, or easy dinner option.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- If you prefer less heat, adjust the amount of buffalo sauce accordingly.
- Broiling after tossing in sauce creates a nice caramelized edge but can be skipped if desired.
- Blue cheese dip can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
