BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

By Peggie

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with ranch have all the flavors of buffalo hot wings, with out the guilt in this finger-lickin' good appetizer recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup panko crumbs (or dry bread crumbs)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (divided)
• 5-6 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping (or drizzle)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper (or lightly grease).
In a large bowl combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, ranch mix, egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce, green onions, celery salt, onion flakes, salt and pepper.
Roll mixture into 1 tablespoon balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Place pan of meatballs in oven for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes on pan. Pour remaining hot wing sauce in a shallow bowl, add meatballs and toss to coat, and place meatballs back on baking pan.
Place pan of meatballs back in oven to bake another 10 minutes*.
Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
*You could also coat and keep warm in a slow cooker; after baking for initial 15 mintues, place meatballs in a slow cooker and add enough buffalo wing sauce to cover meatballs, heat on low at least 30 minutes before serving.