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Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe

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These Spicy Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful American appetizer featuring ground chicken seasoned with aromatic spices and baked to perfection. Glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-cider vinegar mixture and served with a zesty buffalo ranch dipping sauce, they make a perfect crowd-pleaser for parties or casual dinners.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 meatballs

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (such as Moore’s or Frank’s)
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. If available, place a wire baking rack on top of the foil and spray it or the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
  3. Form the Meatballs: Shape the chicken mixture into small balls and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Continue until all the meat mixture is used.
  4. Initial Baking: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to start cooking through.
  5. Prepare the Honey Glaze: While the meatballs bake, stir together honey and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until well combined.
  6. Glaze the Meatballs: After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven and brush the honey-cider vinegar mixture generously over each meatball to coat thoroughly.
  7. Finish Baking: Return the glazed meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the glaze is set.
  8. Make the Dipping Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and honey. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  9. Serve: Transfer the baked meatballs to a serving platter and serve alongside the buffalo ranch dipping sauce. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Using a wire rack on the baking sheet helps ensure even cooking and prevents sogginess by allowing air to circulate around the meatballs.
  • The honey glaze adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, but you can adjust the vinegar quantity to taste.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add cayenne pepper.
  • Ground turkey can be substituted for chicken if preferred.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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