Step-by-Step Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns Recipe
These Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a deliciously spicy and cheesy treat perfect for snack time or parties. Soft, fluffy buns are filled with a savory, fiery chicken mixture that combines tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, and flavorful spices. Baked to golden perfection, these buns are sure to be a crowd-pleaser everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 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
Filling Ingredients
- 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 cheese
Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Make dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add the warm milk, warm water, and softened butter. Mix well and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Prepare filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking until fragrant. Add the cooked shredded chicken and hot sauce, mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and fold in cream cheese and shredded mozzarella until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble buns: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions. Flatten each portion on a floured surface, then spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling onto the center. Carefully fold and seal the dough around the filling to form buns. Place each sealed bun onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat the egg to make an egg wash, then brush it gently over the tops of each bun for a shiny golden crust. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- For a softer bun, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- These buns can be frozen after assembly (before baking) and baked directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese option to make this recipe vegan-friendly if desired.
- Ensure the liquids added to the dough are warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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