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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 14 buns

Description

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns feature fluffy, soft buns filled with spicy, crispy chicken and a zesty Parmesan topping—an irresistible treat for lunch, dinner, or a fun snack.


Ingredients

Dough (makes 14 buns):

75 ml water

200 ml milk

15 g honey

9 g instant yeast

1 egg

30 ml sunflower oil

600 g all-purpose flour

8 g salt

25 g butter

Parmesan Topping:

40 g grated Parmesan

2 g cayenne powder

1.5 g onion powder

1 g freshly ground black pepper

Chicken Mix:

700 g chicken fillet, cut into bite-size pieces

5 g salt

3 g onion powder

3 g garlic powder

4 g cayenne powder

1.5 g black pepper powder

15 g sambal oelek

10 ml soy sauce

1 egg, beaten

Cornstarch Coating:

150 g cornstarch

2 g salt

1.5 g black pepper powder

3 g onion powder

Sauce:

120 g mayonnaise

75 g chili sauce

20 g sambal oelek

Extras:

Milk (for brushing dough)

Fresh vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, or slaw for filling)


Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix lukewarm water, milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in egg and oil. Add flour, salt, butter, and knead 10–12 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
  2. Prepare the Parmesan topping: Combine Parmesan, cayenne, onion powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, sambal, soy sauce, and beaten egg. Mix and refrigerate.
  4. Shape and bake buns: Deflate dough and divide into 14 balls (~70 g each). Roll into 15×13 cm rectangles, fold in half, brush with milk, and dip the top in the Parmesan mixture. Arrange on parchment-lined sheet, let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 200°C (392°F) for 12–15 minutes, until golden.
  5. Coat and fry chicken: Mix cornstarch with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Dredge chicken in the mixture. Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Make dynamite sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sambal oelek. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
  7. Assemble the buns: Slice buns open and fill with fresh vegetables. Add saucy chicken and drizzle with extra sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of spice by varying the cayenne and sambal oelek in the chicken and sauce.
  • For a different cheese flavor, swap Parmesan with mozzarella or cheddar.
  • Make ahead by freezing the shaped dough, then bake when ready.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with crispy tofu or halloumi.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes dough rising and marinating)
  • Cook Time: 30–40 minutes (baking + frying)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked and Fried
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg