Description
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs offer a delightful twist on classic comfort food, marrying tender ground chicken with zesty Buffalo sauce for an unforgettable flavor experience. These juicy meatballs are perfect for game days, family gatherings, or as a satisfying snack whenever you crave something spicy. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a plateful of these irresistible bites ready to impress your guests in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 4 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp honey (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, pulse the chicken and garlic until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine the processed chicken with panko breadcrumbs and eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in honey and Buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg