Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Go beyond the ordinary with these Feta & Buffalo Chicken Meatballs! Lean ground chicken combined with the tangy flavors of Feta cheese and Buffalo sauce makes a perfect main course for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yields: 16 servings
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 1/4 small Red Onion, minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1/4 cup Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup Panko Bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried Parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried Dill
  • 1/4 tsp dried Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 lb. ground Chicken Breast
  • 4 oz. Odyssey® Traditional Feta Cheese, cut into 24, 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter
  • 1 cup Hot Sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Add red onion, garlic, egg white, Parmesan, bread crumbs and seasonings to a large bowl. Stir with fork to combine. Add ground chicken; mix until combined. Do not over-mix.

  3. Divide chicken mixture into quarters, and quarter each into 4 balls. Press cube of Feta into the center of each ball then close mixture around cheese to seal.

  4. Place meatballs onto buttered cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes.

  5. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add hot sauce and stir to combine. Add cooked meatballs to skillet and using spoon, coat in sauce. Cover and reduce heat to low to keep warm.

This is a great easy recipe for tailgate parties, or small family gatherings. Using our famous Odyssey® Feta!

Feta Cheese creatively crafted by Odyssey® Brands

Our five Master Cheesemakers use the freshest Wisconsin cow’s milk with state-of-the-art equipment to create our cheese. From our 4oz crumble to 1lb chunk in brine, Odyssey® Traditional Feta Cheese has a size and an award-winning cheese style for everyone!

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