Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Spicy Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Skewers are a game-day favorite featuring crispy buffalo chicken bites paired with cubes of tangy blue cheese and fresh celery, all threaded onto skewers. Served with a creamy and spicy avocado ranch dipping sauce made with Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and fresh herbs, this appetizer delivers bold flavors and a perfect balance of heat and coolness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Skewers
- 1 box Farm Rich Buffalo Chicken Bites
- 8 ounces blue cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 celery stalks, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 12 skewers
Spicy Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken bites: Prepare the Farm Rich Buffalo Chicken Bites according to the package instructions, typically baking or air frying until heated through and crispy.
- Prepare the dipping sauce: While the chicken cooks, place the avocado, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, chopped dill, parsley, onion powder, kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper into a blender. Puree the ingredients until smooth and creamy, then transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the skewers: After the chicken bites are cooked and cooled slightly, thread one celery piece, one cube of blue cheese, and one chicken bite onto each skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Serve: Arrange the completed skewers on a serving platter alongside the chilled spicy avocado ranch dipping sauce. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for a milder flavor.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use milk with a teaspoon of lemon juice as a substitute.
- Adjust the hot sauce and cayenne to your preferred spice level.
- Chicken bites can be cooked in an oven or air fryer depending on your equipment.
- These skewers are perfect for parties and game day appetizers.
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