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These are not your mama’s meatballs. Spicy, savory and cheesy, these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a slam dunk. Great as an appetizer, BBQ parties, game days or just dinner, they will not disappoint.
Check out my smoked buffalo chicken dip or my new favorite the individual sized smoked meatball biscuits.
Table of Contents
Ingredient list for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.
- Ground chicken: the protein used for the meatballs.
- Breadcrumbs: the binder holding all the ingredients together.
- Veggies: I used shredded carrots and celery to add some crunch and freshness to the bland ground chicken.
- Cheese: adds moisture and a gooey cheesy surprise in the middle.
- Seasoning: an all purpose rub to add the right levels of savoriness and smokiness to the dish
Step 1: What ingredients go into a buffalo chicken meatball?
This recipe is not only mouthwatering delicious but somewhat healthy as well! Made from lean meat and shredded veggies, the traditional buffalo wing flavors are all there, just this one is a little easier to eat.
In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, shredded carrot and celery, Dad’s All Purpose rub, a splash of hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Mix the ingredients together.
Scoop out a spoonful of the chicken mixture and flatten it in your palm. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese in the middle and wrap it around with the meat. Roll it into a ball and set on a wire rack. Repeat this until you go through all the chicken mix.
Recipe Tip
- Spray the wire rack with cooking spray or coat with olive oil. This will help prevent the chicken meatballs from sticking to the grates.
Step 2: How to grill the best buffalo chicken meatballs.
Preheat the grill to 275 degrees and set it for indirect heat. Place the wire rack filled with the chicken meatballs on the grill and cook for 30 minutes or until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
For a traditional meatball recipe, check out my smoked meatball sliders. Beefy, tender, flavorful mini bites perfect for any game day.
Remove the meatballs from the wire rack and drop them into a clean bowl. Coat them with buffalo hot sauce and toss them around making sure all the meatballs are evenly covered. Before serving, drizzle some ranch dressing over the top of the buffalo chicken meatballs and enjoy!
How to store leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip.
If by some chance you have any leftover buffalo chicken dip, you can freeze in in a freezer storage bag up to 3 months.
If you want some ready for a late night snack, store it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Frequently Asked Questions:
All my recipes can be replicated in the oven, stove top or gas grill. The same applies to this buffalo chicken meatballs recipe. Follow the same temperature requirements and enjoy this delicious recipe.
Ground chicken is a drier protein add some ground pork for flavor and fattiness.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Ground chicken
- 2 Mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 Large carrot
- 1 Large celery stick
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce (for coating)
- 1 tbsp Dad's all purpose rub
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Buffalo hot sauce (for meat mixture)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, shredded carrot and celery, Dad's All Purpose rub, 1 tbsp of hot sauce and garlic. Mix the ingredients together.
- Scoop out a spoonful of the chicken mixture and flatten it in your palm. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese in the middle and wrap it around with the meat. Roll it into a ball and set on a wire rack.
- Preheat the grill to 275 degrees and set it for indirect heat. Place the wire rack filled with the chicken meatballs on the grill and cook for 30 minutes or until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove the meatballs from the wire rack and drop them into a clean bowl. Coat them with 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce and toss them around making sure all the meatballs are evenly covered. Before serving, drizzle some ranch dressing over the top.
Notes
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