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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a freezer-friendly lunch or dinner idea – they’re also perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 red onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried dill optional
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Celery Slaw

  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 stalks celery including celery leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp light mayo
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

To serve

  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp Ranch dressing optional, for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup Blue cheese crumbled, for garnish
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish

Optional side dish ideas

  • Oven fries
  • Rice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F. Mix together ingredients for meatballs, then form into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, mix all ingredients together to make celery slaw, prep any other desired side dishes and slice green onions for garnish.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven, then toss with 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Drizzle meatballs with ranch and garnish with crumbled blue cheese and sliced green onions. Serve with celery slaw and choice of side and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional info includes meatballs, sauce, garnishes and celery slaw. It does not include one additional optional side such as fries or rice.
Make this recipe in a crockpot to keep them warm for a party.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 400° F then toss in more sauce.
Freeze these meatballs either cooked or uncooked for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat or cook as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2094mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg