Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

by Dr. Kellyann
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    Are you craving spicy buffalo chicken wings but trying to stick to a healthy diet? Then this recipe is for you! These meatballs hit the spot, plus they're quick — so you can whip them up before a game day party.

    Prep time: 20 min • Cook time: 25 min • Yield: 36 cocktail meatballs

    Ingredients

    For the meatballs:

    • 1 pound ground white meat chicken
    • 3 tablespoons onion, finely diced
    • 3 tablespoons celery, finely diced
    • 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • ¼ cup crumbled bleu cheese (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    For the sauce:
    • 6 tablespoons pasture-raised butter or ghee
    • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

    Directions
     Preheat oven to 375º F. Combine all ingredients for meatballs in a large bowl and mix well. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake for about 25 minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked.

    While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. The sauce should slightly thicken.

    Transfer the cooked sauce to a large bowl. Add the cooked meatballs and toss to coat. Serve warm with toothpicks or hors d’oeuvre picks. Optionally, serve any extra sauce with the meatballs.

      Notes: If you are not eating dairy products, eliminate the bleu cheese.

       

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      Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

      About the Author

      Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

      M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

      Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

      Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.