Step-by-Step Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns Recipe Everyone Will Love
These cheesy dynamite chicken buns bring together tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and soft homemade dough baked to golden perfection—perfect as a meal or snack!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken the base of your spicy cheesy filling
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil sets the pan for your veggies and spices
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon Hot sauce adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
- 3 cups All-purpose flour for the dough
- 1 tablespoon Sugar for the dough
- 2.25 teaspoon Instant yeast for the dough
- 1 teaspoon Salt for the dough
- 0.75 cup Warm milk for the dough
- 0.25 cup Warm water for the dough
- 3 tablespoon Softened butter for the dough
- 1 Egg for egg wash
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and the filling is creamy. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Divide dough into equal parts and flatten each piece.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center, pinch edges together, and place seam-side down on tray.
- Brush tops with egg wash. Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let buns cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for a few days or freeze for later use. Reheat to retain crispy exterior and moist interior.