BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

1 lb lean ground chicken (or turkey)

1 tbsp dried parsley
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 small onion, grated
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/2 cup Frank's Hot Wing Sauce
2 tbsp butter
low-fat ranch or blue cheese salad dressing for serving
carrot sticks and celery sticks for serving, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. When mixture is combined well, shape into 16 meatballs. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake meatballs at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, combine the hot sauce and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat.

Place meatballs in a bowl and coat with the sauce.

Serve with the salad dressing and carrot and/or celery sticks, if desired.

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