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August 15, 2018 · 6 Comments

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

30-Minutes or Less· Chicken· Egg-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Main Dish· Nut-Free· Recipe· Soy-Free

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These Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs make a great low-carb appetizer or snack! They’re also great with mashed cauliflower as an entree.

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in a skillet

There are few things in this world I love more than buffalo chicken and blue (bleu?) cheese.  If I honestly sat down and made a list of my favorite things, buffalo chicken would fall somewhere between 80’s music and rock climbing. On the other hand, one of my least favorite things is having buffalo sauce (or any food particles) smeared across my face. This may not be an issue for the majority of the population but I’m a messy eater.  I’ve ruined countless t-shirts and on one particular instance even had buffalo sauce in my hair, don’t ask. Enter these Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, not only are they tasty but they’re also WAY less messy than buffalo wings.

Anyways, these Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs pack all the flavor of wings but it saves me from having to put down a drop cloth and strap on a bib before dinner.

If your local grocery store sells ground chicken in their meat department it can save you a lot of time and effort than grinding your own.  The last time I made these, I had to grind the chicken in a Vitamix and while it was effective, it was also one of the most aggravating things to clean. Oh, and easy to clean up meals are also on the list of my favorite things, just below Jurassic Park (the original, not the sequels). This really is one of the easiest and most delicious recipes on CIK. The deliciousness to effort ratio is right where I like it for a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Blue cheese can be somewhat polarizing because of it’s general funkiness. To me though, it’s the crown jewel of buffalo chicken meals.  I talked a lot about the surprising health benefits of blue cheese in my keto chicken wings post, here is an excerpt:

“Blue cheese is a good source of protein, potassium, and calcium, but it’s the moldy blue veins that run through it that really pack a healthy punch.   Those veins are where you’ll find the probiotics that help break down food in your body and support a healthy digestive tract.  Studies have also shown blue cheese to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.”

Check out these other resources to read more about the interesting health benefits of blue cheese:

  • What Are the Health Benefits of Blue Cheese?
  • 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Blue Cheese
  • What Are the Health Benefits of Blue Stilton Bacteria?

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in a skillet

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs make a great low-carb appetizer or snack! They're also great with mashed cauliflower as an entree. Serves 4 as a meal or 6 as an appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gameday
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 328kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 red bell pepper minced
  • 2 green onions minced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup Franks RedHot

Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup blue cheese
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped

Instructions

  • Mix chicken, red bell pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt together in a large bowl. Roll the mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Fry meatballs 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the hot sauce. Toss with meatballs. Top with toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 2366mg103%
Potassium 682mg19%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 1129IU23%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Justin says

    September 9, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    What is the serving size? Wondering if the macros listed are per meatball.

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    • Alex Lester says

      September 13, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      The serving size is listed at the top of the recipe card. The nutritional information is for one serving.

      Reply
  2. Andre says

    October 7, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    These were fantastic-whole family loved them.

    Reply
  3. Kristina says

    January 3, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    I’m sorry I’m just not getting it. The whole recipe makes 16 meatballs and the yield is 6, so the nutritional information is for 6 meatballs? Sorry, I just want to make sure I’m using the right macros! Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      January 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      The yield should say servings, sorry about that typo. This recipe serves 6 as an appetizer. If you want to make this easier just make 18 meatballs and the serving size would be 3 meatballs per serving. Hope this helps!

      Reply
    • Wanda says

      January 24, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      This recipe sounds delicious. But a stalk of celery sounds like WAY too much! I think I’ll cut it down to a few ribs.

      Reply

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