This mouthwatering Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of tender chicken in a creamy and spiced-up buffalo sauce sure to light those tastebuds up! With a few simple ingredients, you and your guests will be enjoying the perfect appetizer at your next tailgate or Super Bowl party. Serve it up with some fresh cut veggies to keep it Paleo and Whole30 friendly!

Super Bowl, or as it is known in my house: “party food feast”!  My husband and son plan out their menu weeks in advance and I honestly wonder if they are more excited about the game or the spread before them. 

Here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve on Super Bowl along with this deliciously spicy chicken dip:

• Mexican Spinach Dip
• Fresh Cut Veggies and Blue Cheese Dip
• Paleo Grilled Buffalo Wings
• Bacon Chicken Quesadillas with Chili Lime Crema
• Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
• Sourdough Pretzels
• Smoked Chicken Texas Twinkies
• Juicy Paleo Chicken Tenders
• Wedge Salads
• Authentic Pico de Gallo
• Authentic Chunky Guacamole
• Korean Gochujang Wings

Enjoy and GO Team GO!

Why Chicken is So Good For You!

We all know that chicken is a tasty and fantastic source of protein, but do you know why it is so good for you?  Chicken, along with many other sources of animal protein, such as beef, eggs and fish, are a complete source of protein.  This means that all nine essential amino acids are present and available to you when you eat these foods.  When it comes to nutrients, anything labeled as “essential”  means that your body cannot make or synthesize this nutrient, so it must be provided to your body by the foods you eat.

As mentioned above, there are nine essential amino acids that we must eat everyday to provide our bodies energy as well as the building blocks necessary in everyday functions such as growth and repair, immune support, and in the synthesis of our hormones and neurotransmitters.

The nine essential amino acids and their roles are [1]:

• Histidine: necessary for the production of histamine and also plays a role in nervous system health
• Valine: necessary in energy production as well as muscle growth and repair
• Phenylalanine: building block for neurotransmitters like dopamine and epinephrine (adrenaline), and in the production of other amino acids.
• Leucine: necessary in stimulating wound healing, muscle repair, and blood sugar regulation.
• Isoleucine:  necessary in immune function and energy regulation.
• Tryptophan: necessary building block for serotonin.
• Methionine: necessary in detoxification, metabolism, and in your body’s ability to absorb selenium (supports thyroid health) and zinc (necessary in production of HCl in your stomach).
• Threonine: necessary in skin and connective tissue health.
• Lysine: necessary in hormone production and your body’s ability to absorb calcium (bone, heart, muscle and nerve health.)

So grab some chicken and let’s get cooking!

Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients

Serves 6-10

4 cups Roast Chicken Breast, shredded

1/3 cup No Sugar Mayonnaise

1/2 cup Paleo Cashew Cream Cheese, softened

1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce

1 Tbsp Grass-Fed Ghee

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1/2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Onion Powder

1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper or Hatch Chili pepper (opt)

1 tsp Dried Mustard Powder

Real Salt to taste

How to Make Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2.  Shred the chicken and set it aside.

3.  In a large bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese, mayonnaise, coconut cream, Frank’s, ghee and spices mixing well to combine.

4.  Add the chicken to the Frank’s mixture and mix well, coating all the chicken.

5.  Transfer to a pie plate, cast iron skillet, or medium baking dish.

6.  Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and warmed through.

7.  Serve with fresh veggies sticks and for non-Paleo party goers I recommend organic corn chips.

Enjoy!

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FAQs

Q: Can I use a different hot sauce other than Frank’s?

A: Yes, you can use whatever you want, however, keep in mind that most buffalo sauce is based in a cayenne pepper sauce.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?

A: Yes! I love prepping ahead of time so I can spend more time enjoying my family and friends (and maybe sneak in a peek or two of the big game!) I would go ahead and prep it and then cover and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready, bake and serve!

Q: How do I temper this down a little?

A: If you are looking to make this a little less spicy, omit the chipotle and cayenne pepper and maybe add a small amount of pure maple syrup or raw honey as these will temper down spice.

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