Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and Roasted Veggies with Herb Yogurt Sauce

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Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and Roasted Veggies with Herb Yogurt Sauce

If you're looking for a meal that’s equal parts easy, nutritious, and delicious, these Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and Roasted Veggies are for you! This protein and veggie-packed meal features spicy buffalo chicken meatballs roasted alongside a medley of colorful veggies and then topped off with an herby yogurt sauce. It's the ultimate balance of heat, freshness, and comfort and makes for the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch!

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Equipment

cutting board
knife
large bowl
fork
2 tbsp cookie scoop (optional)
extra large baking sheet or 2 normal baking sheets
small bowl
spoon

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken (92-93% lean)
1 large egg
2 tbsp coconut flour
3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce + more for garnishing
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup finely diced red onion
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Sheet Pan:

1 can chickpeas (15oz), drained & rinsed
1 lb cauliflower cut into very small florets (see photos for reference)
9-10 oz carrots (about 3-4 large carrots), thinly sliced on the bias/diagonal
¾ medium red onion cut into large chunks*
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
cayenne optional, to taste

For the Herb Yogurt Sauce*:

½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1-1.5 tbsp milk or buttermilk
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
½ tbsp fresh chopped dill
½ tbsp fresh chopped chives
1-2 small garlic cloves minced
juice from ½ lemon
¾ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 400F. Then, add chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots and red onion to an extra-large baking sheet (21x15"). If you don't own one this big, I recommend splitting it between two normal-sized baking sheets to prevent overlap. Then, drizzle oil and seasonings over top. Toss to coat and spread out evenly on the baking sheet(s). Transfer to the oven to roast for about 10 minutes.
¼ tsp black pepper, 1 can chickpeas, 1 lb cauliflower, 9-10 oz carrots, ¾ medium red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, cayenne
While the veggies are roasting, prepare the buffalo chicken meatballs. In a large bowl, add the egg, coconut flour, buffalo sauce, garlic, red onion and seasonings. Use a fork to stir until combined. Then, add in ground chicken and use your hands to gently incorporate, without over-mixing.
1 lb ground chicken, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp coconut flour, 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Remove baking sheet from the oven and scoop out 2 tbsp of the ground chicken mixture. Roll into a ball and then nestle the meatballs onto the baking sheet. It should make about 16-18. Transfer back to the oven and cook for 20 more minutes. Optionally, switch your oven to broil for a few more minutes at the end.
Meanwhile, add all of the herb yogurt sauce ingredients to a small bowl or jar and stir until combined and smooth. Adjust the amount of milk to get it to a drizzle-able consistency.
½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1-1.5 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, ½ tbsp fresh chopped dill, ½ tbsp fresh chopped chives, 1-2 small garlic cloves, juice from ½ lemon, ¾ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp black pepper
Once the sheet pan meal is done baking, drizzle on the herb yogurt sauce, more buffalo sauce and optionally garnish with some fresh dill. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

*NOTE: In total, you will need 1 medium-large red onion for this recipe. First, finely dice up 1/4 cup to add to the meatballs, then cut whatever is left into large chunks and add it to the sheet pan.

**NOTE: This is my version of a homemade "ranch" AKA this is what I think ranch should taste like haha. It does require quite a few ingredients, so if you want you can try substituting dried herbs (divide all the measurements by 3) OR substituting a store-bought ranch dressing/herb yogurt sauce.

Calories: 497kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: buffalo chicken, Buffalo Sauce, carrots, Cauliflower, Chicken Meatballs, Chickpeas, Gluten Free, Greek Yogurt, Ground Chicken, High Fiber, High Protein, Ranch, Sauce, Sheet Pan Meal

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