Turn up the heat on game day with these spicy, tangy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. These bites are not only packed with flavor but are also perfect for sharing.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Game Day, Spicy
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
Skillet
Baking Sheet
Saucepan
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
2lbsground chicken
4tablespoonsolive oil
6clovesgarlic, crushed and minced
1/2cupchopped parsley
1/2cupgreen onions, finely chopped
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpepper
For the Wing Sauce
6tablespoonsbutter
1cupFrank's Red Hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
1teaspoonpepper
For Garnish
Chopped greens from green onions
Instructions
Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the green onions and parsley with salt and pepper for about five minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute, ensuring the garlic does not burn. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with the cooled onion and garlic mixture. Refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes to firm it up, which will make shaping the meatballs easier.
Preheat Oven and Shape Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the chicken mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare Wing Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the wing sauce. In a saucepan, combine the butter, hot sauce, and pepper. Heat over medium until the mixture reaches a soft boil, stirring frequently to ensure a smooth sauce.
Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the hot wing sauce until they are evenly coated. For a party setting, you can keep them warm in a Crock Pot.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onion tops before serving. Serve the meatballs with ranch or blue cheese dressing and a side of celery and carrot sticks to complete the party platter.
Notes
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are perfect for game day or any gathering. Adjust the hot sauce amount to suit your spice preference.