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Fried Chicken Cheese Buns Recipe

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These Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese are soft, fluffy buns filled with a savory chicken mixture that combines tender chicken thighs, melted cheese, soy sauce, sweet chili, and a hint of spice. Fried to golden perfection, these buns offer a deliciously crispy exterior with a luscious, cheesy filling, perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful party snack. You can also make mini versions for bite-sized treats. Served best warm with extra melted cheddar and your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 150 ml milk
  • 70 ml water
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 12 g honey
  • 400 g flour
  • 7 g salt
  • 30 g butter

Chicken Filling

  • 25 ml olive oil
  • 425 g chicken thighs, cut into small even pieces
  • 2 g cayenne powder
  • 2 g black pepper
  • 3 g onion powder
  • 2 g garlic powder
  • 75 ml water
  • 5 g cornstarch
  • 10 g soy sauce
  • 15 g ketjap manis
  • 25 g sweet chili sauce
  • 125 g grated cheese
  • 100 g spring onion, chopped

Serve With

  • Slices of cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast mixture: Put the lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, instant yeast, and honey in a large bowl. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
  2. Make the dough: Add the flour, salt, and butter to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 10 to 12 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and cohesive. Cover the dough.
  3. First rise: Let the covered dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Cook chicken filling: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces along with cayenne powder, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Prepare thickening mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth.
  6. Simmer with sauce: Add soy sauce, ketjap manis, sweet chili sauce, and the cornstarch mixture to the cooked chicken. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken the filling.
  7. Add cheese and spring onion: Stir in the grated cheese until melted and combined, then fold in the chopped spring onion. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely to avoid softening the dough when assembling.
  8. Divide dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions, about 65 g each, and shape them into round balls.
  9. Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a flat circle large enough to hold the filling.
  10. Stuff buns: Place a slice of cheddar cheese and approximately 60 g of the cooled chicken filling onto the dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal.
  11. Final rise: Arrange the filled buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another 30 minutes in a warm spot until slightly puffed.
  12. Fry the buns: Heat sunflower oil to about 175 °C (350 °F) with a 2 cm depth in a frying pan. Fry the buns in batches, cooking both sides until golden brown and crispy. Use moderate frying to prevent the buns from absorbing too much oil or burning while raw inside. Drain the fried buns on paper towels before serving.

Notes

  • Let the dough rise in a warm spot, such as inside an oven with just the light on, to speed up fermentation.
  • Cut the chicken thighs into small, evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
  • Ensure the chicken filling is completely cooled before stuffing the buns to keep the dough from becoming soggy or tearing.
  • For a creamier filling, add cream cheese or mozzarella to the cooled chicken mixture.
  • You can make mini buns by dividing the dough into 20 pieces of about 30–35 g each—ideal for snacks or parties.
  • When frying, maintain the oil temperature around 175 °C. If it’s colder, buns absorb more oil; if hotter, buns burn on the outside but remain raw inside. Test with a small dough piece before frying the buns.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. This helps keep the oil temperature stable and ensures even cooking.
  • Sprinkle extra grated cheddar over the warm buns after frying to let it melt deliciously.
  • Serve with fresh yogurt sauce, garlic sauce, or a spicy chili dip for extra flavor.

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