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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns for the Ultimate Flavor Blast

These Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns combine crispy bread with spicy chicken and cheesy goodness, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 14 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey substitute with sugar if preferred
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 1 large egg can use a flax egg for vegan options
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or neutral oil
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour avoid whole wheat for texture consistency
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with margarine or dairy-free alternative
For the Filling
  • 1 pound chicken filets or turkey/plant-based proteins
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder fresh onion can be swapped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper alter to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek sriracha is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce for dietary needs
  • ½ cup cornstarch or flour as an alternative
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise plant-based mayonnaise is a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce adjust sweetness and heat to taste
For Topping
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese consider nutritional yeast for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • frying pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, and honey. Sprinkle instant yeast over the mixture and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add a beaten egg and sunflower oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling by mixing grated Parmesan cheese, cayenne powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  5. Cut chicken filets into bite-sized pieces and mix with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, sambal oelek, and soy sauce. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 14 pieces, rolling each into a ball. Flatten each ball and brush with milk before coating with the Parmesan mixture.
  7. Place the coated buns on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (392 °F) and bake the buns for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch and fry in sunflower oil at 175 °C (350 °F) until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  10. Mix mayonnaise with chili sauce and sambal. Fill baked buns with fried chicken and top with sauce and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust spices to your preference, and ensure liquids are lukewarm for optimal yeast activation.

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