Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
October 23, 2023 • 0 comments
Mini Buffalo chicken meatballs make the perfect appetizer, but they’re a great option for dinner, too. This super easy recipe relies on hot sauce and garlic for flavor, but the gorgonzola topping adds even more. Enjoy them on a roll, over salad or alongside your favorite appetizers at a tailgate.
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- Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
- (1 lb.) Ground Chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
- 1 large egg
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Crumbled gorgonzola, for serving
- 5 to 6 stalks celery, cut into sticks, plus celery leaves, for serving
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) salted butter
- 3/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
Directions
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper covered with cooking spray.
- Combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, hot sauce, egg, scallion, garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Gently mix until well combined, being careful not to overmix. Using a tablespoon measure, remove scoops of the mixture, roll into balls and put onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and browned, about 15 minutes.
- For the sauce. Meanwhile, in a saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the hot sauce, stirring to combine. Once the meatballs are cooked, add to the sauce and toss to coat well.
- Transfer the meatballs to a platter. Sprinkle over the gorgonzola and celery leaves. Serve with the celery stalks and leaves on the side, as well as some toothpicks to skewer the meatballs as they are devoured.
