Description
A quick and flavorful appetizer featuring celery sticks filled with a creamy and spicy buffalo chicken mixture, perfect for game day or a casual snack.
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup hot buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Celery Sticks
- 3-4 large stalks celery
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, finely diced celery, finely diced onion, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Celery Stalks: Wash and dry the celery stalks thoroughly. Cut them into 4 to 5 inch pieces, making them easy to handle and serve.
- Fill the Celery: Carefully spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the hollow center of each celery stick piece, filling them generously but neatly.
- Serve: Arrange the filled celery sticks on a platter and serve immediately as a spicy and creamy appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken, such as rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken, for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spiciness to your taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Optional: garnish with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.
