Description

This Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks recipe is a zesty, creamy appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Tender shredded chicken is coated in a spicy Buffalo wing sauce blended with cream cheese and aromatic spices, then served atop crisp celery sticks and garnished with tangy blue cheese crumbles and fresh green onions for a satisfying crunch and bold flavor combination.

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Assembly

12 celery sticks, washed and trimmed
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
3–4 green onions, diced

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Instructions

Make Buffalo Chicken Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir occasionally until the mixture is bubbling.
Add Cream Cheese and Chicken: Stir in the softened cream cheese into the bubbling sauce until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cooked chicken thoroughly until it’s well coated with the sauce.
Chill the Mixture: Transfer the buffalo chicken mixture to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Chilling helps to meld the flavors and thickens the filling for easier assembly.
Prepare Celery Sticks: While the chicken salad chills, wash and trim the celery sticks to prepare them as edible scoops for the chicken mixture.
Assemble the Celery Sticks: Spread the chilled buffalo chicken salad evenly onto each celery stick, ensuring an even layer on each piece for balanced flavor.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and diced green onions over the assembled celery sticks to add a creamy tang and fresh bite. Serve immediately as a flavorful appetizer.

Notes

To save time, use precooked rotisserie chicken shredded at home.
For less spice, reduce amount of Buffalo wing sauce or opt for mild wing sauce.
Can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in refrigerator.
For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese and blue cheese with vegan options.
This recipe is great for parties and can be easily doubled to serve larger groups.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American