why make this recipe

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are flavorful, filling, and fun to make. They combine tender, spicy chicken with cheesy bread that everyone will love. This recipe is great for parties, gatherings, or a cozy family meal. The taste is bold, with the perfect combination of cheese and spices that makes your mouth water. It’s a simple dish that packs a punch!

how to make Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

Ingredients

• Water: 75 ml
• Milk: 200 ml
• Honey: 15 g
• Instant yeast: 9 g
• Egg: 1
• Sunflower oil: 30 ml
• Flour: 600 g
• Salt: 8 g
• Butter: 25 g
• Parmesan cheese: 40 g
• Cayenne powder: 2 g
• Onion powder: 1.5 g
• Black pepper powder: 1 g
• Chicken filet: 700 g
• Salt: 5 g
• Onion powder: 3 g
• Garlic powder: 3 g
• Cayenne powder: 4 g
• Black pepper powder: 1.5 g
• Sambal oelek: 15 g
• Soy sauce: 10 ml
• Egg: 1
• Milk
• Cornstarch: 150 g
• Salt: 2 g
• Black pepper powder: 1.5 g
• Onion powder: 3 g
• Mayonnaise: 120 g
• Chili sauce: 75 g
• Sambal oelek: 20 g

Directions

1. Combine the lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, honey, and yeast in a bowl. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the beaten egg and sunflower oil. Mix well, then add the flour, salt, and butter. Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm spot or until doubled in size.
3. In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, cayenne powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
4. Wash and cut the chicken into pieces and place them in a deep bowl. Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, sambal, soy sauce, and the beaten egg. Mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Deflate the dough and divide it into 14 equal pieces, about 70 g each. Shape them into balls.
6. Roll each ball of dough into a rectangle about 15 x 13 cm (11 x 10 inches) and fold it in half.
7. Brush with milk.
8. Dip one side into the Parmesan mixture.
9. Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and make a few slashes on top. Let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
10. Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 200 ℃ (392 °F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on the baking time as ovens vary.
11. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix well.
12. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the cornstarch mixture. Place on parchment paper.
13. Heat a thin layer of sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat (175 ℃, 350 °F). Fry the chicken until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
14. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sambal. Mix well.
15. Toss the fried chicken with the sauce.
16. Fill the bread with fresh vegetables, chicken, and extra sauce to taste.

how to serve Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

Serve the Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns warm for the best flavor. You can serve them with extra dipping sauce or spicy condiments on the side. Fresh vegetables, like lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers, add a nice crunch and freshness.

how to store Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

To store the buns, let them cool completely. Place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Just make sure to wrap them tightly before freezing.

tips to make Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

• Make sure the water and milk are lukewarm for the yeast to activate properly.
• Kneading the dough well ensures a soft and fluffy texture.
• You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste by adding more or less cayenne powder.
• Don’t overcrowd the frying pan when cooking the chicken; fry in batches if necessary for even cooking.

variation

You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or different cheeses. For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey or tofu instead of chicken.

FAQs

1. 
   

   Can I make the dough ahead of time?
   Yes! You can prepare the dough in advance and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. Just bring it back to room temperature before shaping.

   
   
2. 
   

   What can I serve with Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns?
   They pair well with a side salad, coleslaw, or crispy fries for a complete meal.

   
   
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   Can I use a different type of cheese?
   Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, to mix things up.

   
   

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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are flavorful, filling, and fun to make, combining spicy chicken with cheesy bread that everyone will love.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 14 buns

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 75 ml Water Lukewarm
• 200 ml Milk Lukewarm, plus more for brushing
• 15 g Honey
• 9 g Instant yeast
• 1 whole Egg Beaten
• 30 ml Sunflower oil
• 600 g Flour
• 8 g Salt
• 25 g Butter

Filling Ingredients

• 700 g Chicken filet Cut into 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 whole 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

Topping

• 40 g Parmesan cheese
• 2 g Cayenne powder
• 1.5 g Onion powder
• 1 g Black pepper powder

Instructions

 

Dough Preparation

• Combine the lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, honey, and yeast in a bowl. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the beaten egg and sunflower oil. Mix well, then add the flour, salt, and butter.
• Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm spot or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

• In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, cayenne powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• Wash and cut the chicken into pieces and place them in a deep bowl.
• Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, sambal, soy sauce, and the beaten egg. Mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate.

Bun Assembly

• Deflate the dough and divide it into 14 equal pieces, about 70 g each. Shape them into balls.
• Roll each ball of dough into a rectangle about 15 x 13 cm (11 x 10 inches) and fold it in half.
• Brush with milk. Dip one side into the Parmesan mixture.
• Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and make a few slashes on top. Let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 200 ℃ (392 °F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Frying Chicken

• In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix well.
• Coat the chicken thoroughly with the cornstarch mixture and place on parchment paper.
• Heat a thin layer of sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat (175 ℃, 350 °F). Fry the chicken until golden brown and drain on paper towels.

Sauce Preparation

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sambal. Mix well.
• Toss the fried chicken with the sauce.

Serving

• Fill the bread with fresh vegetables, chicken, and extra sauce to taste.

Notes

Make sure the water and milk are lukewarm for the yeast to activate properly. Use the right amount of cayenne powder to adjust spice levels to taste. Fry the chicken in batches if necessary for even cooking.

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