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Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese

2 h 30 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @kookmutsjes54 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • milk (lukewarm)Dairy150 ml
  • water (lukewarm)Other70 ml
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • honeyPantry12 g
  • flour (all-purpose or bread flour)Grains400 g
  • saltSpices7 g
  • unsalted butterDairy30 g
  • olive oilPantry25 ml
  • chicken thighs (cut into pieces)Meat425 g
  • cayenne powderSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • water (for the cornstarch slurry)Other75 ml
  • cornstarchPantry5 g
  • soy saucePantry10 g
  • ketjap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)Pantry15 g
  • sweet chili saucePantry25 g
  • grated cheese (grated)Dairy125 g
  • spring onion (sliced)Produce100 g
  • cheddar cheese (sliced)Dairy100 g
  • sunflower oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

305kcal

Carbs
34 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
13 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Rolling pin

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Put the lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, yeast and honey in a large bowl.
    • Mix well and let it sit.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, salt and butter.
    • Knead until smooth and elastic.
    Step 2

  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the chicken filling

    • 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, stirring occasionally.
    Step 4

  5. Make the sauce and simmer

    • Mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
    • Add the soy sauce, ketjap manis, sweet chili sauce and the cornstarch mixture to the chicken.
    • Let it simmer.
    Step 5

  6. Finish the filling

    • Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.
    • Mix in the spring onion.
    • Let the filling cool completely.
    Step 6

  7. Shape the buns

    • Deflate the risen dough and divide into 10 equal pieces of about 65 g each.
    • Shape into balls.
    • Roll one dough ball into a flat circle on a floured surface.
    • Place a slice of cheese and about 60 g of the chicken filling on top.
    • Fold in half and seal the edges well.
    Step 7

  8. Second rise

    • Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Let them rise in a warm place.
    Step 8

  9. Fry the buns

    • 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.
    Step 9
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