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Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Halal

Description

These Spicy Chicken Meatballs offer a flavorful kick with a honey glaze and a creamy buffalo ranch dipping sauce, perfect for parties or a tasty snack.


Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce ((like Moore’s or Frank’s))
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Meatballs
    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. (I recommend using a wire baking rack on top of the foil if you have one.) Spray the baking rack or foil with cooking spray.
  2. Mix Ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all the seasonings are evenly incorporated into the chicken.
  3. Form Meatballs
    Form the chicken mixture into balls and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Continue making meatballs until all the chicken mixture is used.
  4. Bake Initial
    Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes. While the meatballs are baking, add the honey and cider vinegar to a small bowl and mix well.
  5. Glaze and Bake
    After 15 minutes, brush the honey mixture onto each meatball, coating them generously until all of the glaze has been used. Place the meatballs back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Dipping Sauce
    Combine the ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and honey. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Serve
    Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with the bowl dipping sauce and enjoy!

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