Buffalo chicken dip recipe

Saturdays were designed for sport, and the sport of choice for a braai in South Africa is rugby. And with rugby comes snacks, and you need a delicious dip to go with whatever you’ve got planned. A dip that isn’t simply a mayonnaise sauce, but adds some bulk to your dish while also making you happy. This Buffalo chicken dip is the cheesiest, spiciest, and most delicious dip for chips and other munchies.

Buffalo chicken dip suggestions

A mix of shredded white and dark meat is preferable for the greatest outcomes with the chicken. Shredding it ensures that you receive a little bit of everything onto your preferred vessel. Aside from chips, the most typical containers for this creamy and cheesy treat are pan-fried bread and bread sticks. Make sure you have plenty, but keep in mind that it’s quite rich.

It’s time for the most delicious Saturday game day snack you’ve ever tasted. This Buffelo chicken dip dish is cheesy, spicy, and creamy.

Recipe by Carla Zinkfontein

Course: Recipes

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups cooked chicken shredded
1⁄2 cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce (or your favourite hot sauce)
250g block cream cheese, softened
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄2 cup white Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
1⁄4 cup American cheddar freshly shredded
1⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional to serve)
2 tsp green onions, sliced (or chives)
For serving
celery sticks
carrot sticks
tortilla chips
crusty bread pieces
potato chips

Method

Preheat oven to 190°C.
Arrange oven rack to the middle of your oven.
In an 8-inch cast-iron skillet (or an ovenproof pan), melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
Add the chicken and hot sauce and simmer until sauce has thickened and reduced by half (about 2 minutes).
Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese; mix until combined. Take off heat, stir through sour cream and top with both cheddar cheese(s) over the top.
Bake until bubbling around the edges and the cheese has melted (about 10 minutes).
Broil (or grill) for a further minute to brown on top.
Immediately garnish with blue cheese and green onions.
Serve with vegetable sticks, chips, crusty bread pieces for dipping.

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