Spicy and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These buffalo chicken meatballs are a fantastic twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground chicken, hot sauce, and spices, these meatballs are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. Serve them as an appetizer or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
5. While the meatballs are baking, mix together the blue cheese crumbles, parsley, and buffalo sauce in a small bowl.
6. Once the meatballs are cooked, drizzle the blue cheese mixture over the top and serve hot.

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