Breads & Baked Goods, Sides

Stuffed Chicken Buns

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Total 1 hour
  • Easy
  • Serves 9

This Chicken Bun recipe makes the most flavourful, golden and aromatic buns that are perfect for picnics, lunch, gatherings and just about any trip away from home where a portable snack is necessary.

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy
  • Contains Eggs

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy, Eggs

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For the dough

  • 400g Strong Bread Flour
  • 7g Instant Yeast
  • 10g Salt
  • 275ml Water Lukewarm

For the filling

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1lb Chicken Breast Cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder

For the topping

  • 1 Egg Yolk Whisked
  • Sesame Seeds

Utensils

  • Step 1

    For the buns, add the Flour and Yeast to a large bowl. Add the Salt on the opposite end to the Yeast. Add Water bit by bit. Knead for 10 minutes to form a smooth dough. Place in oiled bowl and leave to rise for 1 hour. Divide into 9 buns. Set aside to rise for up to 1 hour.

  • Step 2

    For the filling, heat Oil and add Onions in a pan over medium heat. Cook for 7 – 10 minutes until light golden brown. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add cubed Chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in Cream Cheese, Cumin and Red Chilli.

    Cook for 5 minutes on high. Make sure that the filling is dry (Simmer and boil off excess water if needed). Leave to cool.

  • Step 3

    To fill, punch the dough down, and place on a lightly floured work surface. Divide into portions – 9 Buns. To shape, gently flatten each piece of dough like a pancake. Add filling. (1 – 2 tbsp). Place your palm over the top and rotate to form a bun. Place on a lined tray, cover with a towel. Leave to rise 1 hour.

  • Step 4

    To cook, Preheat air fryer to 160 C. Brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle over sesame seeds

    Line air fryer with a little paper. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.