Mohamed Shili These easy and quick Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are made with ground chicken, breadcrumbs, finely diced celery, hot sauce, a large egg, and minced garlic. They take around 35 minutes to prepare and cook and serve 8 to 10 people. Serve your Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, and roasted broccoli.
To make these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Ree Drummond begins by preheating the oven and preparing a baking sheet. She then combines all the meatball ingredients in a bowl, shapes them into balls, and bakes them. Afterward, she prepares a hot sauce and butter mixture to coat the meatballs.
Just like her other popular recipes for Ham Balls and Crispy Goat Cheese Balls, these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are sure to be the star of any meal, delivering both heat and hearty flavor.
Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Crumbled gorgonzola, for serving
- 5 to 6 stalks of celery, cut into sticks, plus celery leaves, for serving
For The Sauce:
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) salted butter
- 3/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)
How To Make Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, diced celery, hot sauce, egg, chopped scallion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll into balls. Place these on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Pop the meatballs into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- Prepare Sauce and Serve: While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the hot sauce and stir. Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce. Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola and celery leaves. Serve with celery sticks and leaves on the side.
What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs pair well with various side dishes such as potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, sweet potato fries, and roasted broccoli. These sides complement the spicy and savory flavors of the meatballs, making for a balanced meal.
How To Store Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
In The Fridge:
Store the cooked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay good for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to separate the sauce and meatballs to maintain texture.
In The Freezer:
For longer storage, place the cooked meatballs in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Again, it’s best to store the sauce separately to preserve the meatballs’ quality.
How To Reheat Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
To reheat, place the frozen or refrigerated meatballs in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can reheat them in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. If they were stored with the sauce, reheat them together for better flavor integration.
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Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Description
These easy and quick Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are made with ground chicken, breadcrumbs, finely diced celery, hot sauce, a large egg, and minced garlic. They take around 35 minutes to prepare and cook and serve 8 to 10 people. Serve your Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, and roasted broccoli.
Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
For The Sauce:
How To Make Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, diced celery, hot sauce, egg, chopped scallion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll into balls. Place these on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Pop the meatballs into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- Prepare Sauce and Serve: While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the hot sauce and stir. Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce. Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola and celery leaves. Serve with celery sticks and leaves on the side.
