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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Attention, party hosts: the finger food is here! Ground chicken meatballs are just different enough to make a nice change of pace from beef, and the buffalo sauce gives you the same classic flavor that you’d get from buffalo wings, only without all the mess!

    Kids will love them, but they’re great for grown-ups too, especially for any kind of tailgate party or Game Day celebration.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Meatballs can be a bit of a conundrum for Paleo beginners because the usual options for binders – bread crumbs or cornmeal – aren’t on the table. But here, an egg and some almond meal do the job just as well, minus the grains.

    Buffalo meatballs clearly call for some Buffalo sauce: if you can’t find a Paleo-friendly version in a store, you can use the first recipe on this page (just ignore the drumsticks since you’ll be using the sauce on meatballs instead).

    Some ranch dressing also works perfectly as a dip for the meatballs once they’re done; here’s a recipe for the homemade ranch. Chop up a few celery sticks to add to the tray, and you’ll have a quick and easy platter of snacks or appetizers any time you want them.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 2 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. ground chicken;
    • â…“ cup almond meal;
    • 1 egg;
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced;
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced;
    • ¾ cup buffalo sauce;
    • Homemade ranch dressing; (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Mix everything until well combined.
    4. Roll the mixture into a 1 ½-inch meatball.
    5. Place the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
    6. Turn off the oven and place the meatballs into a slow cooker. Add the buffalo sauce, and stir to combine.
    7. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
    8. (optional) Serve with ranch sauce for dipping.

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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

    Buffalo chicken without the mess of wings: perfect for younger kids, party trays, or just a quick snack to pull out of the fridge.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. ground chicken
    • â…“ cup almond meal
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
    • ¾ cup buffalo sauce
    • Homemade ranch dressing optional
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
      1 lb. ground chicken, â…“ cup almond meal, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onions, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Mix everything until well combined.
    • Roll the mixture into a 1 ½-inch meatball.
    • Place the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
    • Turn off the oven and place the meatballs into a slow cooker. Add the buffalo sauce, and stir to combine.
      ¾ cup buffalo sauce
    • Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
    • (optional) Serve with ranch sauce for dipping.
      Homemade ranch dressing

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword buffalo chicken, meatballs, slow cooker
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: slow-cooker, diet: dairy-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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