If you’re looking for a great tailgating recipe, look no further! These chicken meatballs are a healthier take on one of your favorites, and they are so easy to make!
What makes these meatballs so good
They’re super tender, loaded with flavor, a bit spicy, and just totally delicious.They’re naturally Whole30, paleo, low carb, and keto friendly.The zucchini in meatballs keeps them super tender and makes them healthier with added veggies.These buffalo meatballs are perfect for tailgating!These buffalo chicken meatballs can be made ahead and kept in a slow cooker to serve at get-togethers.
Chicken meatballs with no breadcrumbs
These meatballs, unlike many others are gluten free as I didn’t need add breadcrumbs to them, which are normally used. The shredded zucchini not only sneaks in added veggies to these tailgating snacks, but also help to hold the meatballs together, eliminating the need for breadcrumbs to bind the mixture.
Are these meatballs healthy?
As well as being gluten free, these meatballs are also grain free, paleo, keto and Whole30. The added zucchini is a great source of fiber, antioxidents and vitamin Bs, these are the meatballs that keep on giving!
What about the sauce?
These chicken meatballs are coated and served in a delicious buffalo sauce for a really classic dish. The sauce is made form a hot sauce base (Frank’s is my favorite!) which is then mixed with coconut cream for a cooling effect and a little natural sweetness. They are so morish – you may want to make a double batch!
Serving suggestions
For me, these are best served with the classics:
Ranch dressingCelery sticksBlue cheeseCarrot sticks
Chef’s Tips
If on Whole30; use ghee instead of butter and use coconut cream instead of half and half. Omit the blue cheeseUse lean ground chicken to cut down on the fat content.Make them ahead of time and store in a slow cooker to keep them warm.
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