Description
This Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns recipe combines tender shredded chicken with a spicy, creamy cheese filling wrapped in homemade soft buns. Baked to golden perfection, these buns are perfect as a snack or meal and are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a bit of heat and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 3 tbsp softened butter
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Instructions
- Make dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add the warm milk, warm water, and softened butter. Knead the mixture for 8-10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked shredded chicken and hot sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly. Remove from heat and fold in the cream cheese and shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Assemble buns: After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions (about 8). Flatten each portion into a round disc, spoon the chicken filling into the center, then fold the dough to seal the filling inside, pinching edges tightly to prevent leaks. Place the filled buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake: Brush the surface of each bun with a beaten egg to give a glossy finish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and bake the buns for 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing the amount of hot sauce according to your taste.
- Seal the buns tightly to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
- Let the buns rest for 10-15 minutes after shaping and before baking for a fluffier texture.
- Use parchment paper on the tray to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
