Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns Recipe
A delicious and spicy Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns recipe that combines shredded chicken with a cheese-filled dough.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Sauté pan
- baking tray
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2¼ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 3 tablespoon softened butter
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
Making the Buns
- Make dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast. Add warm milk, water, butter. Knead 8-10 mins. Let rise 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: Sauté onion in oil, add garlic, tomato paste, spices. Stir in chicken, hot sauce. Remove from heat, mix in cream cheese and mozzarella.
- Assemble buns: Divide dough, flatten, add filling, seal. Place on tray.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 mins until golden.
Notes
Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing hot sauce. Seal buns tightly to avoid filling leaks. Let buns rest 10-15 minutes before baking for fluffier texture. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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