Description
Delicious chicken-filled buns with a spicy kick and cheesy goodness, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 batch of bread dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat your frying oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, mayonnaise, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the bread dough and cut it into squares (about 4 inches).
- Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each dough square.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal them securely.
- If frying, place the buns in the hot oil and fry until golden brown. If baking, place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by using more or less hot sauce. Pair with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Buns, Spicy Buns, Appetizers