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Fusion·Appetizer

Baked Chicken Curry Dip

A flavor-packed, warm appetizer that transforms classic Indian spices and rotisserie chicken into a crowd-pleasing party dip that is 'chicken-forward' and incredibly satisfying.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Total

35m

Serves

8

Method

  1. 01

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, Greek yogurt, tomato paste, lime juice, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt, black pepper, garam masala, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and cayenne.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Use a spatula to mix the base ingredients together until smooth. Stir in the thinly sliced green onions and about 1 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Add the chopped cooked chicken to the bowl and fold it into the mixture until evenly distributed. Be careful not to over-mix so the chicken chunks remain distinct.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or pie pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the surface and finish with an extra shake of cayenne pepper for color and 'luck'.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Bake in the center of a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through. Let rest for a few minutes while you garnish with diced jalapeños, red onion, and fresh cilantro before serving with crackers.

    Step 5
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From Chef John

  • “It's really good luck to shake Cayenne on something before it goes in the oven. Oh yeah, that is a proven unscientific fact.”
  • “You are the guru of you doing you.”
  • “This is very what we call in the business chicken forward.”