🔥What Makes This Recipe So Good
Nashville Hot chicken dip is a fun twist on flavor-packed Nashville Hot chicken. Words can’t really explain just how incredible this dish is. It’s everything you’d expect – tender chicken, dill pickles, layers of spices mixed into a rich and creamy base. But the real magic, I mean, the secret that makes this dip truly next level? Buttery. Toasted. Panko. Breadcrumbs. They mimic that incredible crispy fried chicken skin perfectly. I served this to a few friends who aren’t wild about “hot” foods and they legitimately devoured this dip. It’s really not hot at all. There’s just a little bit of kick on the back of each bite and it’s absolutely delicious. Don’t let the “heat” scare you away! I love this dip for tailgating or Super Bowl parties or potlucks or NYE or… Honestly, it’s pretty perfect for any occasion or gathering really. The recipe makes more than enough to serve a group, and you don’t need anything really expensive or involved to make it. Serve it with potato chips, celery sticks, tortilla chips, even toasted bread would be great!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
Be careful not to burn the breadcrumbs! They’ll toast pretty quickly, especially if your skillet’s too hot. You want them just golden-brown and crispy so they give you that fried chicken flavor and texture. Believe me when I tell you they’re really what puts this Nashville Hot chicken dip over the top! You’ll need cooked chicken for your dip, and hands-down the easiest option is to grab a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken at the store! Cut the meat off the bones, shred it or dice it, and stir it in. You’re welcome to cook chicken specifically for this recipe if you’d rather, though. Check out my recipe for the best shredded chicken ever – it works great here! If you want to make your Nashville Hot chicken dip in advance, hold off on the breadcrumbs. Make the rest of the dip as instructed, cover it well, and refrigerate it until 30 minutes before you want to serve it. When you hit that 30-minute mark, take the dip out of the fridge and sit it out on the counter to warm up a bit. That way it’s soft and creamy. While it comes to temp, toast the breadcrumbs. Let them cool completely, then stir them into the dip, garnish, and serve. If you prep and mix in the breadcrumbs in advance, they’ll soften up in the dip and lose all their crunch.
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