Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

A lighter alternative to the classic wings, these tasty meatballs are bursting with flavor and perfect for game day.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
• 1 pound Lean Ground Chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chives, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs

For the Buffalo Dipping Sauce:

• 4 ounces Fat Free Greek Plain Yogurt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional for added heat)

Makes 14

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400'F.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine ground chicken, salt, beaten egg, garlic powder, chives and breadcrumbs and stir until just combined, don't over mix.
3. Using a tablespoon scoop out meat mixture and form into small, bite-size meatballs. Place on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or spray lightly with cooking spray. Make 28 meatballs.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until meat is cooked through, holds it's shape and is no longer pink. remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before handling.
5. For the Dipping Sauce; in a mixing bowl combine all dipping sauce ingredients and whisk together briskly until well incorporated.
6. Enjoy meatballs warm with a side of Buffalo Dipping Sauce.