Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful, protein-packed dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Made with lean ground chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and a hint of ranch seasoning, they’re baked until juicy and tender, offering a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 meatballs (serves 3-4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and spritz a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the ingredients: lean ground chicken, egg, almond flour, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, prepared ranch dressing, and dry ranch seasoning. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 9 evenly sized meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs hot with extra hot sauce and ranch dressing on the side for dipping, according to your preference.
Notes
- Ensure the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spiciness according to taste.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheddar cheese and ranch dressing or substitute with suitable alternatives.
- Using almond flour keeps the recipe low-carb and gluten-free.
- These meatballs can be prepared ahead and reheated for convenience.
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