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Sammich Saturday: Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs

August 2, 2014 by Jaida Leave a Comment

It’s been awhile since I posted something buffalo-y, hasn’t it? I figured it was time to remedy that, because going too long with buffalo something-or-other is just not acceptable!!

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sub 3
I recently came across these meatballs on Pinterest and immediately decided that I needed to turn them into a yummy sub sandwich. I used the same seasonings as the original recipe, but did not have the time nor the patience to cook them in the crock-pot. I love me some crock-pot cookin’, but I needed these babies in mah belleh just a leetle bit quicker than that. Therefore, skillet cookin’ it was! Look how cute those little meatballs – or chicken balls as J calls them – are!
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs

Put those babies in the hot skillet and sear ’em, then flip ’em over and pour on some buffalo sauce! Cook a few more minutes and they are ready, ready, ready!
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs 2
Mmm…buffalo sauce! I seriously love the stuff. I don’t like traditional chicken wings because gnawing on those little bones is just too much work for so little meat, but I love me some boneless wings or anything else I can pour the sauce on. And these…chicken meatballs, smothered in buffalo sauce, nestled in a sub roll with avocado and lettuce and then topped with ranch dressing??? Yeah. I’m pretty much in love. I could wrap a little “blanket” around him and call him my new baby. Ok, that sounded a little creepy so let’s pretend I didn’t say it. Mmm’kay?
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs 4
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs
Inspired by Damn Delicious
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup Panko (or other breadcrumbs)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 green onions, dark green parts thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 – 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4-6 whole wheat sub rolls
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • ranch dressing (or blue cheese if you prefer)
Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, Panko, egg, garlic & onion powders, green onions, salt and pepper. I use my hands for the most even, if also the most messy, mix.
  2. Using a medium cookie scoop, or just your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch (or large if you prefer) balls.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil to just coat the bottom.
  4. Add the meatballs, in a single layer, to the heated skillet and allow to cook, without moving, until the bottom is seared and browned.
  5. Using a pair of tongs, gently turn the meatballs over and repeat the searing process. Now add in 1/2 cup of the buffalo sauce, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the meatballs through. This will take 3-5 minutes depending on how big you made your meatballs.
  6. Remove from the heat and add in more buffalo sauce if you like. Stir to coat.
  7. To prepare the subs, I toasted the sub rolls on a flat griddle over medium-high heat just enough to give it a little crunch factor. This step is optional, depending on your preference for toasted buns.
  8. Next, top with 1/4 cup or so of shredded lettuce, a few slices of avocado, 4 or 5 meatballs, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
  9. Lastly, devour this sandwich…because you won’t have any other option after the first bite!

Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dish, Meatballs Tagged With: Buffalo Sauce, Chicken, Meatballs, Sammich Saturday

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