Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Game day just got a whole lot tastier! These Rachael Ray-inspired Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or snack for your next football party. Juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce and served with creamy blue cheese dressing – it's a touchdown every time! Easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 195.4 kcal
Protein 49g
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Ingredients for Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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How to Make Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs (approximately 1.5-2 ounces each).
  5. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw poultry.
  6. Arrange meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  8. While meatballs bake, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or your favorite brand) to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
  10. Once meatballs are cooked, gently toss them in the hot sauce to coat evenly.
  11. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and chopped scallions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

21g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs?

Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs?

Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs has approximately 195.4 calories per serving, with about 49 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs?

The key ingredients for Rachael Ray's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are Ground Chicken Breast, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Parsley, Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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