Description
Juicy baked chicken meatballs coated in tangy buffalo sauce—perfect as a flavorful appetizer or game-day snack that combines classic American flavors with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 500g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Buffalo Sauce & Finishing
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake the meatballs: Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment or lightly oiled. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Toss in buffalo sauce: After baking, transfer the hot meatballs into a bowl and toss them with the buffalo sauce and olive oil to coat them evenly and add zest.
- Serve warm: Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs warm, ideally with ranch or blue cheese dip on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by selecting mild, medium, or hot buffalo sauce.
- Meatballs can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the dish gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
