Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Description
The recipe starts by combining ground chicken with panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, sliced green onions, and salt and pepper. The mixture is formed into 1¼ to 1½-inch meatballs and browned in the oven to develop a crust and seal moisture. The browned meatballs go into a slow cooker, where buffalo sauce is added and the meatballs cook on low for two hours, allowing the sauce to permeate fully.
This method yields meatballs with a tender, juicy interior and a spicy, tangy coating from the buffalo sauce. The optional drizzle of blue cheese dressing at serving time adds creamy richness that balances the heat and sharpness of the sauce.
These meatballs work well as finger food at gatherings or as part of a casual meal. Their slow cooker preparation allows for hands-off cooking and deep flavor infusion. Panko breadcrumbs contribute to a light texture, and the green onions give subtle freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Panko, egg, garlic and onion powder and green onions; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 24 meatballs.
- Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes, or until all sides are browned.
- Place meatballs into a slow cooker. Add buffalo sauce and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter texture and can be found in the Asian section of grocery stores.
- After baking, ensure meatballs are browned on all sides before placing in the slow cooker for best texture.
- Serve immediately after slow cooking and drizzle with blue cheese dressing for contrast to the spicy buffalo sauce.
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Overall Rating
5
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