Fried Chicken Buns
Ingredients
- 150 mlmilk
lukewarm
- 70 mlwater
lukewarm
- 7 ginstant yeast
1 tablespoon
- 12 ghoney
- 400 gflour
all-purpose or bread flour
- 7 gsalt
1 1/6 teaspoon
- 30 gunsalted butter
- 25 mlolive oil
- 425 gchicken thighs
- 2 gcayenne powder
2/3 teaspoon
- 2 gblack pepper
2/3 teaspoon
- 3 gonion powder
1 teaspoon
- 2 ggarlic powder
2/3 teaspoon
- 75 mlwater
- 5 gcornstarch
- 10 gsoy sauce
- 25 gsweet chili sauce
- 125 ggrated cheese
- 100 gspring onion
- cheese
- cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Put the lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, yeast, and honey in a large bowl. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the flour, salt, and butter. Knead the dough for 10–12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm spot, or until doubled in size.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 5–6 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- 5
Add the soy sauce, ketjap manis, sweet chili sauce, and the cornstarch mixture to the chicken. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Mix in the spring onion. Let the filling cool completely.
- 7
Deflate the risen dough and divide into 10 equal pieces of about 65 g each. Shape into balls.
- 8
Roll one dough ball into a flat circle on a floured surface.
- 9
Place a slice of cheese and about 60 g of the chicken filling on top. Fold in half and seal the edges well.
- 10
Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
- 11
Heat a layer of sunflower oil (about 2 cm) in a frying pan to 175 °C / 350 °F. Fry the buns on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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About this Recipe
Imagine biting into a fluffy, homemade bun generously filled with savory fried chicken and melted cheese. These Fried Chicken Buns bring that dream to your kitchen, creating a truly satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for sharing or a special weeknight treat.
The brilliance of these Fried Chicken Buns lies in the delightful contrast: the soft, yielding texture of a freshly made yeast bun perfectly cradles tender, seasoned chicken. A savory and slightly spicy sauce, enhanced by melted cheese and fresh spring onion, brings all these elements together for an unforgettable bite.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes with every bite. You'll encounter a pillowy, slightly sweet bun, thanks to the addition of honey and butter, giving way to succulent chicken thighs seasoned with a robust blend of cayenne, black pepper, onion, and garlic powders. The sweet chili sauce combined with soy sauce creates a sticky, savory glaze, all brought together by the melty embrace of grated cheese and the fresh bite of spring onion. It's comfort food elevated, designed to be hearty and deeply satisfying.
While delicious as written, these buns offer flexibility. For a milder flavor, you can easily reduce the cayenne powder in the chicken seasoning. You could also experiment with different types of cheese beyond cheddar to find your favorite melty companion. If you prefer a vegetarian option, seasoned fried mushrooms or a firm plant-based protein could be a creative alternative to the chicken.
These Fried Chicken Buns make a fantastic main course for a casual gathering, a unique weeknight dinner, or even a show-stopping appetizer. Serve them simply as they are, or alongside a crisp green salad to balance the richness.