Description
Fluffy, golden homemade buns stuffed with crispy, spiced chicken and topped with a cheesy, slightly spicy crust. Served with a creamy, spicy dipping sauce, these buns are perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a fun family snack.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 500 g chicken filet, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly (37–40°C) and mix with water, honey, and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Add the egg, sunflower oil, flour, salt, and butter. Knead for 8–10 minutes in a stand mixer or 10–12 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Marinate the chicken with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, sambal oelek, soy sauce, and egg. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Mix cornstarch with salt, black pepper powder, and onion powder. Coat the marinated chicken pieces and fry at 175°C until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Shape the risen dough into 14 portions. Flatten each and place a piece of chicken inside. Seal and shape into buns.
- Brush tops with milk, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and spice mixture.
- Bake at 180°C for 18–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sambal oelek for the dipping sauce. Serve warm with the buns.
Notes
- Add shredded mozzarella inside the buns for extra cheesiness.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or beef strips for a twist.
- Use sriracha or hot sauce instead of sambal oelek.
- Add finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños to the chicken mix.
- Store cooled buns in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in oven at 160°C for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
