Description
Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are soft, buttery buns filled with spicy, crispy fried chicken tossed in a creamy chili mayo sauce and topped with a zesty Parmesan crust. This bold and flavorful snack or meal combines tender dough with a spicy kick and cheesy crunch for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 75 ml water
- 200 ml milk
- 15 g honey
- 9 g instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 30 ml sunflower oil
- 600 g flour
- 8 g salt
- 25 g butter
For the Topping:
- 40 g Parmesan cheese
- 2 g cayenne powder
- 1.5 g onion powder
- 1 g black pepper powder
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 700 g chicken filet
- 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
Extra:
- Milk (for brushing)
- Cornstarch Mixture:
- 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
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm water, milk, honey, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add beaten egg and sunflower oil; mix well. Add flour, salt, and butter. Knead 10–12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover; let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- Mix Parmesan, cayenne, onion powder, and black pepper for topping; set aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, sambal oelek, soy sauce, and egg. Mix and refrigerate to marinate.
- Punch down dough; divide into 14 pieces (~70 g each). Shape into balls.
- Roll each ball into a 15 x 13 cm rectangle. Fold in half; brush surface with milk.
- Dip one side of each folded dough into Parmesan topping mixture. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Slash tops. Let rise 30 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake buns 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Coat marinated chicken pieces thoroughly.
- Heat sunflower oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry chicken until golden and cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sambal oelek. Toss fried chicken in sauce until coated.
- Slice buns and fill with sauced chicken and fresh vegetables of choice.
Notes
- Variations: Reduce sambal and cayenne for mild flavor; add veggies like lettuce, cucumber, or pickled carrots; add mozzarella inside buns; substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu; use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Storage: Store buns in airtight container in fridge for 2 days. Reheat in oven or microwave. Keep sauce separate to preserve bun texture.
- Tips: Brush buns with milk before baking to keep soft. Parmesan topping adds savory crunch but can be omitted or substituted.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours for rising and marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-inspired
