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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are the perfect go-to meal or appetizer. This recipe is like scrumptious wings in a quick and easy meatball form.

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Chicken Meatball Recipe

When you want to have chicken but don’t want the same-old-same-old, these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are absolutely a go-to meal or appetizer. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have scrumptious wings in meatball form – and all in less than a half-hour!

I’ve said before that chicken is always a winner for busy households! You can always turn chicken into something unique and flavorful with just a few ingredients, and it’s super versatile meat all around. There’s no better example of that than these buffalo chicken meatballs!

Whether you want to serve these meatballs as the main dish or an appetizer/snack before dinner, they’re filling and oh-so-delicious. They’re like standard buffalo wings but in meatball form.

All you’ll need is some ground chicken, your favorite buffalo sauce, and a few flavorings you likely already have in the fridge or pantry. I hope you enjoy this chicken meatball recipe!

chicken meatballs in cast-iron skillet

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs: Ingredients & Substitutions

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Ingredients

  • ground chicken – the base of your meatballs. You’ll need about a pound.
  • Buffalo sauce – ah, yes … what brings the wonderful flavor to this chicken meatball recipe! You can use whichever brand is your favorite or even make your own at home.
  • flour – if you’ve made meatballs before, you know that this helps hold them together. 
  • Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley – your herbs, spices, and flavorings. These seriously take the meatballs from a simple variation on buffalo chicken to something completely sublime!!
  • olive oil – you’ll cook your ingredients in this oil.
chicken meatballs with buffalo sauce

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs: FAQs

➡️ Do you have any other suggestions for flavorings to use?

Oregano is awesome in this recipe! I also like onions, too, either fresh and diced or in the form of onion powder. Celery bits also give the meatballs a fantastic crunch.

➡️ Can I use ground turkey instead of ground chicken?

Yes!! It tastes about the same in the end and you’ll cook them the same way.

➡️ How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs?

A little less than a half-hour – isn’t that fabulous?! You’ll need just 10 minutes for prep and 15 minutes to cook the meatballs.

➡️ How many servings does this chicken meatball recipe make?

This should make enough meatballs for four people for dinner!! As an appetizer, you can probably feed about six people.

➡️ Can you make buffalo chicken meatballs ahead of time?

Yes! You can store them in the freezer for 3 months or in the fridge for a day or two, uncooked. If your meatballs are cooked, they’ll last about half a year in the freezer – yes, really!! – or a week in the fridge.

➡️ Are these chicken meatballs spicy?

It depends 100% on what kind of buffalo sauce you use! If your family likes (and can handle) a big kick, use a spicier sauce. But they sell lots of mild sauces too if you prefer that.

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Servings: 4 servings

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

By Jamie Sherman
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are the perfect go-to meal or appetizer. This recipe is like scrumptious wings in a quick and easy meatball form.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

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Ingredients 

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cup grated parmesan
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

For serving

  • carrot sticks, celery sticks, additional Buffalo sauce, blue cheese or Ranch dressing, etc.

Instructions 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, use a wooden spoon or your clean hands to combine all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Coat a cast-iron skillet or frying pan in a thin layer of olive oil and preheat it for 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roll the ground chicken mixture into balls of about two tablespoons each.
  • Place the meatballs in the skillet/pan and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Be sure to turn and cook the meatballs on all sides, so they cook evenly.
  • Serve the meatballs with carrots, celery, buffalo sauce, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any buffalo sauce with this recipe.
  • These meatballs are a great appetizer or dinner idea and have a nice kick to them, especially when dipped in additional buffalo sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 675mg, Potassium: 628mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 73IU, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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