Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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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Servings: 21 Meatballs
Calories: 169kcal
Cost: $6
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, onion, green onions, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce, gently coating them. As the sauce cools, it will stick to the meatballs.
- Serve the meatballs immediately, drizzled with the blue cheese sauce, if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Microwave the blue cheese crumbles for 30 seconds, then add them to the sauce mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the parsley and celery for extra flavor and texture.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Meatball | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg