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buffalo chicken meatballs with dairy free ranch
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

This buffalo chicken meatballs recipe is an easy alternative to chicken wings. They’re baked in the oven until crispy, tossed with buffalo sauce and served with creamy, dairy free ranch dressing. Enjoy them as a meal or serve them as a game day appetizer. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo meatballs, chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs recipe, dairy free, egg free, ground chicken meatballs
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce

For serving:

  • Buffalo sauce
  • Ranch dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix the meatball ingredients together. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165˚F. Remove from oven and let cool for several minutes.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and toss with buffalo sauce. Serve immediately or keep warm in a slow cooker on warm/low setting.

Notes

Nutritional information reflects meatballs + 1 cup buffalo sauce for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg