5 from 21 votes
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs combine ground chicken with panko breadcrumbs, blue cheese, and a blend of spices including garlic powder and paprika, all bound with an egg and mixed with buffalo sauce for flavor. After baking, they are coated in a buttery buffalo sauce, giving a tangy, slightly spicy finish. The result is moist meatballs with a crisp exterior from the breadcrumbs, balanced by creamy sauce and a hint of blue cheese tang.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
15
meatballs
Calories:
105 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400° F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or
- In a large mixing bowl, add the breadcrumbs, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and egg and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Add the ground chicken and gently mix with your hands to incorporate the mixture into the meat. Coating your fingers with a tablespoon of oil will keep the meat from sticking to your fingers and crisp the outside of the meatballs.
- Scoop out 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into smooth balls about the size of golf balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the sauce
- Add the buffalo sauce and butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter has melted, stirring often. Then remove from the heat.
- Place the baked meatballs in a bowl and pour the buttery sauce over the meatballs then toss to coat well.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Regular breadcrumbs, old-fashioned oats, or quick oats can substitute the panko breadcrumbs.
- Feta, shredded mozzarella, or cheddar cheese can replace blue cheese as preferred.
- Ground turkey or beef may be used instead of ground chicken.
- Butter in the sauce ensures it coats the meatballs evenly.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1meatball
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
180mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.