Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Simply bake the meatballs in the oven then load them up with all the toppings. Serve this spicy appetizer directly from the sheet pan or add it to a platter. Either way, this easy chicken appetizer is a winner.
Servings: 34 meatballs
Calories: 58kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
Ingredients
Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mozzarella pearls one pearl per mini meatball
Toppings
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce drizzle over cooked meatballs
- ¼ cup yogurt ranch drizzle over cooked meatballs
- ½ cup green onion chopped, sprinkle over cooked meatballs
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles sprinkle over cooked meatballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking tray with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg and olive oil. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Try not to overwork the meat. Grab a small portion of meat and press a small dimple in the center.
- Place one mini mozzarella pearl on the dimple and roll the meat in your hand covering the mozzarella. You'll want each meatball to be smooth and the cheese to be buried in the center. Place on the baking tray. Repeat for all of the meatballs. I was able to get 34 mini stuffed meatballs.Spray the meatballs with avocado or olive oil baking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. The chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with buffalo sauce, yogurt ranch, blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onion. Serve hot alongside some mini fork or toothpicks for easy pick up.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg