These whole30 and paleo buffalo chicken meatballs are loaded with flavor and quite a crowd pleaser. They are perfect for all of your football game day snack needs as well as an easy paleo dinner. For dinner we like to serve them with roasted broccoli. The homemade buffalo sauce combined with the homemade ranch dressing makes these meatballs oh so delicious.
What Do I Need To Make These Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
One of the best things about this recipe is how simple it is, you only need a key few ingredients and you can buy pre-made paleo ranch and buffalo sauce if you would prefer.
For the meatballs:
- Ground chicken- I personally love the ground chicken thighs because I feel like they have more flavor, however you can use lean chicken if you would prefer.
- Spices- do not skimp on the spices. This is what makes these meatballs loaded with flavor!
For the buffalo sauce:
**You can opt to buy pre-made from a store if you would like to save time, but it literally takes 2 minutes to make!
- Ghee- The ghee is what gives this whole30 buffalo sauce a creamy texture. If you cannot tolerate ghee, you can use vegan butter.
- Hot sauce- I like this one. It is a whole30 and paleo complaint.
For the ranch:
- Avocado mayo- I love this brand of avocado mayo. I prefer avocado mayo vs. regular mayo because it is made with healthier (omega-3 fats)
- Spices- don’t skip! It is what gives this whole30 dressing its flavor.
How To Make These Tasty Meatballs
- I like to make the meatballs first, while the meatballs are cooking I like to then prep the buffalo sauce and ranch.
- While the meatballs are cooking, I then suggest making your whole30 buffalo sauce and ranch.
What To Serve With These Meatballs:
- You can serve the meatballs as is with toothpicks for an appetizer with the drizzles ranch on top or you can make them into a meal.
- If you are choosing to make them into a meal I like to serve them with roasted broccoli or cauliflower rice.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Whole30, Paleo)
Servings 22 meatballs
91kcal
Cost $8
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Equipment
- 2 mixings bowl
- measuring spoons
- cookie sheet
- Sauce pan
- measuring cups
Ingredients
For the buffalo sauce: (or you can sub for pre- made paleo sauce)
For the meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the homemade ranch: (optional)
- 1/2 cup avocado mayo
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Place all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix with your hands until the spices are well mixed in.
- Grab your non stick baking sheet. If things tend to stick, add some oil to the dish.
- Using a cookie scooper or your hands, roll the meat into 1 inch meatballs.
- Add the meatballs to the tray.
- Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes.
For the sauce:
- Add the ghee and hot sauce to a sauce pan and bring to s simmer for 5 minutes while the meatballs are cooking.
- Once the meatballs are done, you can either serve them as an appetizer or main meal. For the main meal we like to eat them with cauliflower rice or roasted broccoli.
For the homemade ranch:
- Mix all ingredients in one bowl, drizzle on top, then serve.
- ENJOY! If you make this recipe I would love it if you shared the link to this recipe with a friend, left a comment below or tagged me on instagram with a picture @alliannaskitchen
Notes
You can store these meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge.
Quick, easy and tasty whole30/ paleo appetizer and even dish.
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Whole30, Paleo)
Amount Per Serving (1 meatball)
Calories 91
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 283mg12%
Potassium 233mg7%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 31IU1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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These buffalo chicken meatballs are SOOO good! I made them for dinner this week and my family loved them. The recipe was very easy to follow and I will definitely be adding them into my regular rotation of recipes.
This makes me so happy to hear Melody! I am so glad you and your family enjoyed them as much as I do 🙂
Love this recipe! Easy to make and clean up! Super yummy! I use this recipe and meal prep with cauliflower rice and the bacon Brussels sprout recipe! Such a great recipe to grab and reheat! I keep some of the meatballs out of the Buffalo sauce and feed to my 1 and 4 yr old daughters and they love it!
I love that your kiddo loves them too! Thanks for sharing 🙂