Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is one of those crowd-pleasing classics that usually relies on blocks of cream cheese and shredded cheddar — ingredients that don't fit a grain-free, dairy-free approach. This version pulls off the same saucy, spicy, deeply satisfying result by building a cashew cream base blended smooth with coconut milk, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, giving you that rich, tangy backbone without a drop of dairy. Ghee and hot sauce get whisked together into a proper buffalo sauce, coating every strand of shredded chicken before the whole thing goes into the oven until bubbling and golden at the edges. The smoked paprika and dried dill add layers of flavor that make this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. It serves eight, so it's genuinely built for a party, a game day spread, or a big family gathering where you want something warm and shareable on the table. Scoop it up with celery sticks and you've got a snack that feels completely indulgent while staying totally on track.
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8 servings
For the cashew cream
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours, then drained and rinsed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the dip
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
- 2 tbsp ghee, melted
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced (optional)
- celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-speed blender or food processor along with the coconut milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be thick and pourable with no visible cashew pieces.
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