Buffalo Chicken Dip
Introducing the fan-favorite appetizer for any get-together, especially on game days! I took the classic, personal craving, of this well-known dip and broke it down into six, dairy-free ingredients. This can be made anywhere from medium to extra hot, depending on how much flavor you can handle. I’ve also been known for making this a delicious side dish with crunchy crackers or fresh vegetables or putting it on a warm tortilla. Might as well go ahead and double the batch because, if you love it as much as I do, it will be gone in just a few, short days!
Ingredients:
1.5 pounds/2-3 chicken breasts, organic
1 cup hot sauce of choice
1 cup (dairy-free) cream cheese
1 cup (vegan) sour cream
1/3 cup goat cheese (you can sub nutritional yeast for a vegan option that doesn’t change the taste!)
1/2-1 tbsp cayenne, depending on preferred level of spice
scallions, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees then line a preferably 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
In one of two ways, shred and cook the chicken breasts: Either slice them raw, then cook the strips or cook the breasts then shred with two forks or skip straight to step 3. Cook until all the pink is gone.
In a food processor or blender, lightly pulse all of the ingredients until well combined. Be sure to not overdo it, so there are still chunks of chicken left behind.
Pour into the prepared pan and cook for 24-26 minutes, once the top starts turning an orange, golden-brown color.
Broil for 2-3 minutes, right as the top begins to sizzle and the color previously mentioned enhances.
Garnish with scallions, if desired, and let cool for at least 5 minutes, if you can help it, then enjoy!
Store leftovers, if any, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, but I doubt that will be a problem!
Notes:
Feel free to use any cheese, goat is simply my favorite and it paired well, by making this extra creamy!
Using a smaller pan, like an 8x8, is more than welcome, but you will likely need it to cook longer. The broiling time will stay the same.
