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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns That’ll Spice Up Your Snacks

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a flavor explosion perfect for any gathering, bringing comfort and excitement together in each bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 14 buns
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup water lukewarm (37-40°C)
  • ½ cup milk substitute: almond or oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or light cooking oil
  • 4 cups flour all-purpose; gluten-free blends may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter
Topping
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder or sautéed fresh onions
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or white pepper for milder option
Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound chicken fillet or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or any chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • dough hook
  • frying pan
  • Baking sheet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine water, milk, and honey. Sprinkle in the yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beaten egg and sunflower oil to the yeast mixture and stir until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour, salt, and butter to the wet mixture, kneading for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Prepare the cheese topping by mixing parmesan with cayenne, onion powder, and black pepper.
  5. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with salt, spices, sambal oelek, and soy sauce. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. After the dough has risen, divide into 14 pieces, shape into balls, and roll out into rectangles.
  7. Brush tops with milk and dip one side into the cheese mixture.
  8. Let buns rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 200°C (392°F) for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Mix mayonnaise with chili sauce and sambal oelek. Toss fried chicken in the sauce and fill the buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for later use. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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