Buffalo Chicken Meatball Recipe

Healthy buffalo chicken meatballs in a white bowl on a round wooden cutting board.

5 from 3 votes

These Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are packed with protein, low in calories, and loaded with spicy, tangy flavor. They are a great snack, appetizer, or meal prep option. Ready in just under 30 minutes, they’re a quick, easy, and nutritious way to enjoy a lighter version of the classic recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Chicken
½ cup Celery roughly chopped
½ cup Carrots roughly chopped
2 tablespoons Garlic
½ cup Buffalo Sauce
2 tablespoons Coconut Flour
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk Any milk can be used. It does not have to be dairy free milk unless that is your preference.
Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roughly blend the celery, carrots and garlic in a blender or food processor by pulsing several times until nearly pureed.
Transfer all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together evenly.
Prepare the meatballs by rolling 1 to 1 1/2-inches in diameter in size. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking in the oven for 7 minutes then flip and bake another 7 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with more buffalo sauce on top.

Notes

This recipe makes 24 meatballs. One serving equals 1/4th of 24 meatballs or about 6 meatballs.
Measure Accurately: When measuring the coconut flour, be sure not to pack it down, as it could result in too much flour and a drier mixture.
Don’t Over mix: Mix the ingredients gently by hand just until they are combined. Over mixing can lead to dry, tough meatballs.
Use the Oven for Reheating: For the best results when reheating, use the oven at 300°F. This will keep the texture of the meatballs intact, avoiding sogginess that may occur in the microwave.
Storing: Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.

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