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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns – Creamy and Tangy

cheesy dynamite chicken buns

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 500 gall-purpose flour
  • 7 ginstant yeast
  • 2 tbspsugar
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1egg
  • 3 tbspvegetable oil
  • 250ml warm milk
  • 2 tbspsoftened butter

For the Chicken Filling

  • 400 gchicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1small onion, chopped
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2 tspcumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Dynamite Sauce

  • 4 tbspmayonnaise
  • 2 tbspsweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbspsriracha
  • 1 tsphoney
  • 1/2 tsplemon juice

For the Cheese Topping

  • 200 gshredded mozzarella
  • 100 ggrated cheddar
  • 1egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp milk, for brushing
  • Sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  1. Make the dough:Mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Add the egg, oil, butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, then cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken:Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic, then add the seasoned chicken. Cook until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Prepare the filling:Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice. Combine the sauce with the cooled chicken and half of the mozzarella and cheddar.
  4. Shape the buns:Divide the dough into 8 portions. Flatten each piece, add the chicken filling, and seal the edges tightly.
  5. Let them rise:Arrange the buns seam-side down on a lined baking tray. Cover and rest for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Brush and bake:Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden.
  7. Add the cheese:Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar over the buns during the last 3–5 minutes of baking. Serve warm and enjoy.