Keto Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats (Print Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken fills crisp celery, topped with tangy blue cheese and fresh chives.

# 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, cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make:

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 in a single layer.
03 - Spoon or pipe the buffalo chicken mixture into the hollow center 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're ready in 25 minutes flat, which means you can make them while people are arriving instead of panicking in the kitchen.
  • Each piece is crispy, tangy, and satisfying without any of the guilt or blood sugar crashes that come with traditional wings.
  • You can prep the chicken filling ahead and assemble just before serving, which takes all the stress out of entertaining.
02 -
  • Celery boats will soften if assembled too far in advance, so separate the filling and the celery until the last possible moment—this is non-negotiable if crunch matters to you.
  • Check your buffalo sauce label obsessively; some brands hide honey or sugar under innocent-sounding ingredients, which completely defeats the purpose of keeping this keto-friendly.
03 -
  • If you don't have a piping bag, use a small spoon and your thumb to nestle the filling into each celery piece—imperfect and honest beats perfect and stressful.
  • Toast your blue cheese crumbles under a warm broiler for 30 seconds just before serving if you want them slightly melted and extra creamy.
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