Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticksare a low-carb favorite for Super Bowl and game day parties! Celery sticks are loaded up with spicy chicken that’s coated in a homemade buffalo wing sauce and then drizzled with ranch dressing. These cute bite-sized appetizers are so quick and easy to prep ahead and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve!
Best Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
I have to admit, even I’ve been one to turn up my nose at the celery sticks on a plateful ofBuffalo Chicken WingsorBuffalo Cauliflower Bites.
Aren’t they just there for… color?!
But a few years ago I had the idea to turn that once-thought “garnish” into a vessel of spicy buffalo chicken goodness.
And y’all… theseBuffalo Chicken Celery Sticksdisappeared before my eyes!!
The crunch and mild coolness of the celery paired with the spicy heat of thebuffalo sauce-coated chicken was a match made in heaven!
Now there’s not a single Super Bowl that goes by that I don’t make an enormous platter of these! They’re great for those on a low-carb diet or for the few still sticking to their New Year’s resolutions.
If you want even more easy game day appetizer ideas, check out theseHealthy Super Bowl Recipesnext!
Table of Contents
- Best Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
- Ingredients
- How to Make Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
- FAQs
- Recipe Tips
- More Gameday Appetizers
- More Buffalo Chicken Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
Ingredients
- Hot sauce.Grab a bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce, or another buffalo variety at the grocery store. Or, whip up your ownBuffalo Wing Sauce.
- Honey.You only need a little to balance out the spice of the sauce. Get some local honey if possible. You can also substitute with regular sugar or leave it out completely if on a low-carb or keto diet.
- Cream cheese.Full-fat cream cheese is best. Feel free to grab a dairy-free variety if needed.
- Chicken. A rotisserie chicken is quick and easy. You can make your ownInstant Pot Shredded Chickenwith chicken breasts or use leftover chicken, as well.
- Celery.One bunch of celery stalks is cut into short strips to hold the delicious chicken filling.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
Please see the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and more detailed instructions.
1. Make the Sauce
Combine the hot sauce, butter, honey, garlic, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Turn off the heat, then carefullywhisk in the cream cheese.It’s ok if a few chunks remain, they’ll mix into the chicken.
2. Sauce the Chicken
Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl, then pour the sauce on top. Use a wooden spoon to toss until the chicken is completely coated.
3. Fill and Serve
After slicing the crunchy celery sticks into 2- to 3-inch long pieces, it’s time to fill them! Use a spoon to add some of the buffalo chicken mixture to each of the celery boats. Be careful not to overfill them.
Sprinkle somechopped green onionsand add a drizzle ofranch dressing. Alternatively, serve the ranch on the side.
You can also serve this as a dip with sliced celery on the side.
Enjoy these buffalo chicken sticks warm or chilled, whichever you prefer.
FAQs
What kind of hot sauce should I use?
After doing a bit of research I found that people often useFrank’s Hot Saucewhen they make buffalo chicken. Since I was a novice to this whole buffalo chicken thing, I went with what the majority suggested.
Why do people eat celery with buffalo chicken?
Celery provides the perfect crisp and cool balance to spicy, saucy buffalo chicken. You can get the best of both worlds with these buffalo chicken celery sticks!
Recipe Tips
- Same size. Try your best to cut the celery sticks into similar lengths.
- Make it work.You can buy a bottle of hot sauce or easily make your own.
- You choose.This appetizer can be served either warm or cold.
- Top ’em off.Don’t forget the chopped green onions and the ranch dressing.
More Gameday Appetizers
If you’re planning snacks for the big game, be sure to check out these awesome appetizerrecipes next.
- Loaded Potato Skins
- Thai Chili Baked Wings
- Keto Sausage Balls
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
- Individual 7-Layer Dip Cups
- Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Pigs in a Blanket
- Sheet Pan Nachos
More Buffalo Chicken Recipes
I’m a fan of anything buffalo-flavored, and these recipes are the perfect way to enjoy all its tangy, spicy goodness!
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks are a low-carb favorite for Super Bowl and game day parties! Celery sticks are loaded up with spicy chicken that's coated in buffalo sauce and then drizzled with ranch dressing.
Yield 32 celery sticks
Prep 50 minutes mins
Cook 5 minutes mins
Total 55 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. honey or sugar
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- 4 Tbsp. cream cheese cut into 4-6 pieces
- 4 cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 1 bunch celery cut into 2-3 inch long pieces
- Ranch optional
- Green onions optional
Instructions
Make the Sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat combine hot sauce, butter, honey, garlic and salt. Bring ingredients to a boil while whisking constantly. Once sauce is boiling, turn off the heat and add cream cheese. Whisk until combined. (It’s ok if some small clumps remain.)
½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s, 6 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. honey, 1 clove garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, 4 Tbsp. cream cheese
Sauce the Chicken: Pour sauce over shredded chicken in a large bowl and toss until chicken is coated.
4 cups chicken
Fill and Serve: Fill each celery stick with 1-2 tablespoons of buffalo chicken. Top sticks with green onions and drizzle each with ranch dressing or serve on the side for dipping. Serve them immediately, while the chicken is still warm, or serve them chilled. If serving these chilled, wait until 1-2 hours before serving to assemble so the celery does not get soggy.
1 bunch celery cut into 2-3 inch long pieces, Ranch, Green onions
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Notes
*Nutrition information is calculated without any ranch dressing on top.**
Prep-Ahead Instructions:
Make the filling and keep it in an airtight container. You can also slice the celery and store it in a Ziploc bag.
Storage Directions:
These are best stored with the filling separate from the celery. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Recipe Tips
- Same size. Try your best to cut the celery sticks into similar lengths.
- Make it work.You can buy a bottle of hot sauce or easily make your own.
- You choose.This appetizer can be served either warm or cold.
- Top ’em off.Don’t forget the chopped green onions and the ranch dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 73mg, Fiber: 0.003g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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, Finger Foods, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Main Dishes, Nut-Free, , Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free
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