Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites Recipe {On Crackers}
Do you love buffalo chicken dip but want a unique or elevated way to serve it at your next gathering? Try this easy buffalo chicken dip bites recipe for a delicious dinner party app or game-day finger food. Serve the dip on woven wheat crackers and top with a slice of jalapeno for the perfect little bites!
What is the Best Hot Sauce to Make Buffalo Chicken?
In my opinion, the key to this recipe is the hot sauce. Frank’s RedHot is by far my favorite buffalo sauce. I used the original flavor but there is a spicy version if you want more of a kick. The juicy chicken, the zesty buffalo sauce, and the creamy mayo are the perfect combination! Your guests will not be able to stop eating these!
What do you need to make buffalo chicken dip bites?
- 4 cups shredded chicken, equal to about 2 large breasts
- Chicken broth
- Ranch seasoning packet (optional)
- Mayonnaise
- Hot sauce
- Salt
- Woven wheat crackers (or a sturdy cracker of your choice)
- Jalapenos (for garnish)
How do you make buffalo chicken dip bites?
Boil chicken breast, cook the chicken in an Instant Pot or buy a rotisserie chicken (or pre-pulled rotisserie chicken if your store has it). Once fully cooked, shred or pull the chicken and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and salt, and stir until combined. Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-23 minutes or until slightly bubbly and the edges are starting to brown.
Let the buffalo chicken cool to the touch and assemble your bites by scooping a spoonful of chicken onto each cracker and top with a jalapeno slice. This can be a little messy and you will likely need to use your hands to form the mound on top of the cracker. I wiped off my platter once the bites were assembled. Serve and enjoy
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites Recipe {On Crackers}
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish
- 1 spatula
- 1 serving platter or tray
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded (equal to about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is my favorite!)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp ranch seasoning (optional) (recipe works fine without it but, I use it if I have any in my pantry)
- 1 box woven wheat crackers
- 1-2 jalapenos, sliced (and seeded if you prefer)
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken. I like to cook my chicken in the Instant Pot, but you can also boil the chicken for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the breasts. For the Instant Pot, cut your chicken breasts into strips or pieces. Pour 1/4 cup of broth or water into the Instant Pot then add the chicken. Sprinkle ranch seasoning on the chicken (if you are using it) and give it a stir. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, put the dial to seal, and set it to manual between 11-13 minutes. When finished, cut into a piece of chicken to make sure it's cooked through.
- When finished cooking, drain the chicken in a colander, let it cool then shred it by hand or with a knife and fork.
- Put the shredded chicken in a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and salt, and stir until well coated.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray and transfer the chicken mixture to the dish. Bake on 350 degrees for 20-23 minutes or until it is a little bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Let dip cool to room temperature or until it is cool enough to handle.
- Place crackers on a serving platter and add a scoop of chicken dip to each cracker.
- Top each bite with a slice of jalapeno and serve.
Pro tips:
- Use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
- McCormick’s Just 5 is my favorite ranch seasoning packet with clean, simple ingredients.
- Drizzle with your favorite ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for a little extra something.
- Don’t put this on crackers and it becomes a delicious buffalo chicken dip recipe. Serve with tortilla chips, crostini, or crackers of your choice!
- If serving as a dip, garnish with green onions, diced jalapenos, or cilantro.
- Another way to serve the buffalo dip is in phyllo cups. Instead of baking the dip first, place your phyllo cups in a muffin tin, add the chicken mixture to the cups, and bake. (You will need to adjust the baking time, I would do 5-10 minute increments and check as you go).
- If you have any dietary restrictions or are just looking for a high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free snack, serve this recipe as a dip instead of on crackers with carrot sticks, celery sticks, or lettuce cups.
This easy recipe is the perfect appetizer to serve at a party, tailgate, or to take to your next potluck. Store the leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for serving later. Here are some more game-day recipe ideas for you!
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Cheers,
