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Sesame Thai Chicken Dip

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce I use low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted or regular
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 to 3 to 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1 to 2 to 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach (see note)
  • ½ cup finely chopped chives or green onions
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds
  • Sesame rice crackers for serving

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Toss with the shredded chicken. Set aside.
  2. Spread cream cheese evenly on 10- to 12-inch serving plate or platter. Top with sweet Thai chili sauce, spinach, chicken, chives or green onions, and peanuts or sesame seeds.
  3. Serve right away or refrigerate 2-4 hours (any longer and the peanuts can soften and the spinach can get a bit wilty). Serve with rice crackers.

Notes

  • Spinach: I kind of load up the spinach on this dip because I really love fresh spinach, but you can add just a smattering (like a sprinkling of chopped cilantro). Speaking of cilantro, I'm guessing you could sub out the spinach and use fresh, chopped cilantro (or add both).
  • Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: I almost always buy the Mae Ploy or Thai's kitchen brands of sweet Thai chili sauce. I haven't made my own, but there are a lot of homemade recipes if you do a quick google search.
  • Leftovers: the leftovers of this dip are really good. Keep in mind the spinach and peanuts will soften if/when refrigerated for longer than a couple of hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.