Buffalo chicken is a dish made from chicken wings that are deep-fried and then coated in a sauce consisting of a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce and melted butter prior to serving. The dish is traditionally served hot, along with celery sticks and carrot sticks, and a dip of blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. The name "Buffalo" is now also applied to other spiced fried foods served with dipping sauces, including boneless chicken wings, chicken fries, chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, shrimp, and cauliflower.

Chicken wings are characterized as being smaller wings with not that much meat on them. They are then lightly breaded and fried and served with various sauces and sides. They are often sold as appetizers. Buffalo wings, on the other hand, are generally larger and will have much more meat. These wings also may be more deep-fried and can be enjoyed as a larger meal.

In summary, buffalo chicken is a dish made from chicken wings that are deep-fried and coated in a spicy sauce. The dish is traditionally served with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.