s BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS *****
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Instructions *** 2-2-14 great! excellent, our superbowl supper, some work, makes a lot, great appetizer!! *** slightly adapted from Guy Fieri 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 cups crumbled Ritz crackers - one regular sized box 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups crumbled blue cheese Canola oil, for frying 1 egg 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapenos 1 celery head, cut into 3 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups hot sauce I like Frank’s THE STEPS: ? In a meat grinder, with a medium die, grind chicken or have your butcher do it for you. ? In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken,˝of the Ritz crackers, the black pepper, paprika, seasalt, half the cayennepepper, and 2 cup of the blue cheese. ? Mix well. ? Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. ? Shape the chicken mixture into walnut size balls and set them aside on a plate. I use a small retractable scoop ? Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. ? Place the remaining crushed crackers in a separate bowl. ? Dip each ball in the egg and then roll it in the crackers, covering it thoroughly. ? Preheat the oven to 275* F. ? Place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. ? Add enough Canola oil to make a 2" deep oil bath and heat it to 350*F ? Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet. ? Add the balls to the hot oil (work in small batches to avoid over crowding) and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. ? As they finish cooking, place the balls on the rack over the baking sheet. ? When all the balls are fried, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. ? While chicken balls are baking, place a small saucepan over low heat to melt the butter. ? Add the garlic and jalapenos and sauté 2 minutes. ? Stir in the hot sauce and keep warm over low heat ? Drizzle the hot sauce over the Buffalo balls and serve with celery sticks. THE LOVE: Use a light touch when mixing the chicken meat to ensure tender meatballs. This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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