Sesame Chicken Dip

This sesame chicken dip is a real sleeper hit. At first glance, it looks like a potluck recipe standby: a thick layer of cream cheese spread onto a platter, piled with sweet-and-savory toppings. But the flavors snap into place the moment you take a bite. The chicken is steeped in sesame oil and garlic, the spinach adds a clean green crunch, and the peanuts on top bring the salty jolt that makes you keep going back for more.

What really sets it apart, though, is the texture. The cream cheese stays cool and plush beneath the tangle of juicy chicken and chopped vegetables. Each bite is balanced—rich, fresh and just a little nutty—and scooping it up with sesame rice crackers amplifies the savory flavor.

Sesame Chicken Dip Ingredients

• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Garlic cloves
• Shredded cooked chicken breast
• Reduced-fat cream cheese
• Sweet-and-sour sauce
• Chopped fresh baby spinach
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Chopped salted peanuts
• Sesame rice crackers

Directions

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic, then toss everything with the cooked chicken. Refrigerate the mixture, covered, for at least one hour.

Step 2: Assemble and chill

Spread the cream cheese onto a large serving plate, then top it with the sweet-and-sour sauce, spinach and chicken mixture. Sprinkle the green onions and peanuts over the top. Refrigerate the assembled dip, covered, for at least two hours before serving it with crackers.

How to Store Sesame Chicken Dip

Store any leftover Asian chicken dip in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to three days.

Sesame Chicken Dip Tips

Can you use rotisserie chicken in sesame chicken dip?

You can absolutely use store-bought rotisserie chicken in sesame chicken dip as a quick shortcut. Just be sure to remove the skin and shred the meat before tossing it with the soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic.

What’s a good swap for sweet-and-sour sauce in sesame chicken dip?

To change the flavor profile of sesame chicken dip, swap in hoisin sauce or a mixture of apricot jam and rice vinegar for the sweet-and-sour sauce.

Can you use regular cream cheese instead of reduced-fat in sesame chicken dip?

You can use regular cream cheese instead of reduced-fat cream cheese in this dip with no changes to the method. Just note that the regular version will make the dip a bit richer and creamier.

What goes well with sesame chicken dip besides rice crackers?

Besides rice crackers, Asian chicken dip pairs well with sliced cucumber rounds, crackers (try making your own crackers), toasted slices of a homemade baguette or sturdy lettuce leaves for scooping.