Give Chicken Meatballs An 11/10 Flavor Boost With Frank's RedHot And A Packet Of This

Chicken meatballs are a tasty way to add protein to your lunch or dinner. Whether you enjoy them over pasta, on a sandwich, or on their own, there are plenty of ways to jazz them up. Adding a bottle of Frank's RedHot and a ranch seasoning packet to your next batch of chicken meatballs will give them a spicy, Buffalo chicken-style twist. 

To get started, you'll need to use both ingredients — plus a few other things — to create a sauce for your meatballs. Combine a bottle of RedHot (you don't have to use the absolute spiciest Frank's RedHot variety to get a kick — choose the one that's best for your taste buds), a packet of ranch seasoning, a few tablespoons of melted butter, and any other seasonings you want to the mix. If you're making them from scratch, you can cook your meatballs separately and toss them in the mixture when they're finished, or simmer them directly in the sauce — just make sure they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 

It's also totally fine to use good frozen meatballs, warming them up in the sauce so they get imbued with all the tangy goodness it has to offer. If you're serving a crowd, you can toss everything into the slow cooker and let it warm up over a few hours, or you can transfer cooked meatballs and sauce to a slow cooker to keep them warm. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can serve spicy chicken meatballs (you're going to love our slider idea).

Can you enjoy your spicy Buffalo-ranch meatballs on their own? Of course. Can you make them into a full meal? Absolutely. Grab a sub roll or some slider rolls, add a few meatballs, and top them off with some blue cheese or ranch dressing, plus blue cheese crumbles, if you're a fan. If you want to add some texture to your slider or sandwich, hit it with a sprinkle of crispy onions for a flavor and texture overhaul. The savory flavor of the onions works well with the herbaceous seasonings from the ranch packet, and the crunch provides a nice contrast with the soft bread, creamy dressing, and tender meatballs.

Enjoying your RedHot and ranch meatballs over rice or pasta can also be a delicious and filling dinner. Add a little bit of extra ranch dressing and RedHot to the mix, and top your bowl off with some green onions for flavor (and a little pop of color). No matter how you decide to enjoy them, these spicy meatballs are the perfect way to add protein and flavor to any meal.