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Get the Recipe: Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Keto & Paleo)
These Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a little spicy, incredibly flavorful, and great for lunch or dinner! These meatballs are made with ground chicken and they are a fun twist on a classic. This quick and easy dinner is perfect for any night of the week!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3/4 cup almond flour plus more if needed
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 egg
- pinch black pepper
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Whole30 buffalo sauce
- green onions optional
- Whole30 ranch optional
- celery optional
Instructions
- First, add ground chicken, almond flour, minced garlic, egg, pepper and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Brush a little olive oil or coconut oil on your hands to prevent sticking.
- Use your hands to combine the mixture.
- Once combined, form 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate and continue until meat mixture is used up.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Gently place meatballs in skillet in one even layer. Do not stack.
- Then, cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, flipping several times until fully cooked through.
- When meatballs are cooked through, add buffalo sauce to the skillet. Use spatula to spread around buffalo sauce until meatballs are covered.
- Next, remove from heat. Finally, garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve with Whole30 ranch and celery if desired.
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Notes
- Brush olive oil on hands to prevent sticking. This makes forming the meatballs much easier.
- Form meatballs into 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Try to make meatballs the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Chicken is done cooking when it has reached an internal temperature of at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- There are several great Whole30 buffalo sauce options. My favorites are Primal Kitchen Foods or The New Primal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, add meatballs to a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. Heat on low until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
544mg
(23%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.