Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sandwiches
Spicy and creamy Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sandwiches that are perfect for meal prep and family dinners. Tender chicken meatballs are combined with zesty Buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese dressing for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Chicken Juicy and lean, serves as the base for the meatballs.
- 1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs Essential for achieving the right texture.
- 1 large Eggs Binds the meat mixture together.
- 2 tbsp Frank's RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce Provides signature spicy kick.
- 2 tbsp Butter Adds richness to the meatballs.
- 2 medium Green Onions Provides fresh flavor.
- 2 cloves Garlic For deeper flavor layers.
- 1 stalk Celery Offers crunch and freshness.
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt Basic seasoning.
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Basic seasoning.
- 2 tbsp Canola Oil For brushing the tops of meatballs.
For Serving
- 4 pieces Bolillo Rolls or Hoagie Rolls The perfect vessel for meatballs.
- 1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Provides a creamy contrast.
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced green onions, minced garlic, minced celery, eggs, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Add the plain breadcrumbs, incorporating them well into the mixture.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops lightly with canola oil.
Cooking
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the Frank's RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the heated Buffalo sauce until well coated.
Serving
- Slice the bolillo rolls or hoagie rolls open for filling.
- Fill each roll generously with the Buffalo chicken meatballs.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top.
- Garnish with additional green onions if desired and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the meatballs for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking. Adjust toppings and fillings as per your family's preferences. Perfect for meal prep; just store leftovers properly.