Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats (Printable version)

Spicy buffalo chicken stuffed in crisp celery with tangy blue cheese crumble, ideal for a keto snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 0.25 cup sugar-free buffalo wing sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
05 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Celery Boats

08 - 8 large celery stalks, washed and cut into 3-4 inch pieces

→ Toppings

09 - 0.33 cup blue cheese, crumbled
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, mayonnaise, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Arrange celery pieces on a serving platter.
03 - Spoon or pipe the buffalo chicken mixture into the hollow of each celery piece, filling generously.
04 - Sprinkle each celery boat with crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Low-carb and keto-friendly with only 3g of carbs per serving.
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
  • Provides a satisfying crunch that mimics traditional fried appetizers.
  • Perfectly balances heat from the buffalo sauce with the coolness of celery and blue cheese.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for the chicken mixture to get a clean, restaurant-quality presentation.
  • Shred the chicken while it is still slightly warm to help it absorb the buffalo sauce better.
  • For the best texture, assemble the boats as close to serving time as possible.
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