WHOLE30 BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS (KETO & PALEO)

These Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a little spicy, incredibly flavorful, and great for lunch or dinner! These meatballs are made with ground chicken and they are a fun twist on a classic. This quick and easy dinner is perfect for any night of the week!

INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

▢1 pound ground chicken

▢3/4 cup almond flour, plus more if needed

▢1 tsp minced garlic

▢1 egg

▢pinch black pepper

▢pinch sea salt

▢1 tbsp olive oil

▢1/4 cup Whole30 buffalo sauce

▢green onions, optional

▢Whole30 ranch, optional

▢celery, optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

First, add ground chicken, almond flour, minced garlic, egg, pepper and salt to a mixing bowl.

Brush a little olive oil or coconut oil on your hands to prevent sticking.

Use your hands to combine the mixture.

Once combined, form 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate and continue until meat mixture is used up.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Gently place meatballs in skillet in one even layer. Do not stack.

Then, cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, flipping several times until fully cooked through.

When meatballs are cooked through, add buffalo sauce to the skillet. Use spatula to spread around buffalo sauce until meatballs are covered.

Next, remove from heat. Finally, garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Serve with Whole30 ranch and celery if desired.

NOTES

Brush olive oil on hands to prevent sticking.  This makes forming the meatballs much easier.

Form meatballs into 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.  Try to make meatballs the same size to ensure even cooking.

Chicken is done cooking when it has reached an internal temperature of at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

There are several great Whole30 buffalo sauce options.  My favorites are Primal Kitchen Foods or The New Primal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To reheat, add meatballs to a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil.  Heat on low until warmed through.