Keto Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats (Print Version)

Crisp celery filled with spicy buffalo chicken and blue cheese for a flavorful low-carb snack.

# Components:

→ 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, cut into 3-4 inch pieces

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests or when you need something fast.
  • The cold, crisp celery contrasts beautifully with warm, spicy chicken in a way that keeps you reaching for more.
  • Completely keto-friendly without any of that artificial sweetness that can sneak into low-carb snacks.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than a couple hours ahead, the celery will start to weep and lose its crunch—the filling pulls moisture out, so last-minute assembly is worth the extra step.
  • The quality of your buffalo sauce matters way more than you'd think; a good one is tangy and hot without being vinegary, so taste it before mixing.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry before mixing it with the sauce so the filling stays cohesive and doesn't get watery.
  • Use a piping bag with a wide tip if you're filling a bunch of these—it's faster and looks more polished than spooning, plus the filling stays inside the celery where it belongs.
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