{"id":109,"date":"2020-03-01T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=109"},"modified":"2026-01-04T12:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:45:19","slug":"buffalo-chicken-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo Chicken Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs pack all the bold, tangy heat of classic Buffalo wings into an easy, mess-free bite. Baked instead of fried, they\u2019re lighter but still juicy, thanks to finely chopped vegetables that add moisture and flavor without overpowering the chicken. Each meatball is tender inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for tossing in your favorite hot sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re versatile enough for game day appetizers, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Serve them straight from the oven, drizzle with blue cheese dressing, or pile them onto a bun for a Buffalo-style sandwich. However you enjoy them, these meatballs deliver big flavor with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Oil or cooking spray, for lining baking sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u00bc lb ground chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 large egg (or egg substitute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 scallions, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2153 cup finely minced celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2153 cup finely minced carrot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 clove garlic, crushed or minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2153 cup Frank\u2019s RedHot (or other Buffalo-style hot sauce)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup blue cheese dressing (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Finely chopped celery leaves, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Preheat the oven to <strong>400\u00b0F (205\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, egg, scallions, celery, carrot, and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gently mix just until combined\u2014avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Using a small scoop or your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about <strong>\u215b cup each<\/strong>, yielding approximately 26 meatballs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Arrange meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bake for <strong>16\u201318 minutes<\/strong>, or until cooked through and lightly golden. Internal temperature should reach <strong>165\u00b0F<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transfer hot meatballs to a large bowl, add the Buffalo sauce, and gently toss until evenly coated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Serve immediately, drizzled with blue cheese dressing and garnished with celery leaves if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips &amp; Variations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">For extra crispiness, broil the meatballs for 1\u20132 minutes before tossing in sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Swap blue cheese dressing for ranch if preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">These meatballs reheat well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a classic Buffalo pairing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Based on recipe found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">S<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">k<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">i<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">n<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">n<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">y<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">T<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">a<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">s<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\">t<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/\"><em>e<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs pack all the bold, tangy heat of classic Buffalo wings into an easy, mess-free bite. Baked instead of fried, they\u2019re lighter but still juicy, thanks to finely chopped vegetables that add moisture and flavor without overpowering the chicken. Each meatball is tender inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[37,38,10,40,11,39],"class_list":["post-109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-buffalo-chicken","tag-chicken","tag-dinner","tag-hot-sauce","tag-lunch","tag-meatball"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Buffalo-Chicken-Meatballs-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1868&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":279,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/healthy-cauliflower-buffalo-wings\/","url_meta":{"origin":109,"position":0},"title":"Healthy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"November 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"These healthy cauliflower buffalo wings deliver all the bold, spicy flavor of classic wings in a lighter, plant-based form. 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