Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns Recipe
These Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a spicy, cheesy, and flavorful snack perfect for any occasion. Soft dinner rolls are stuffed with a delicious mixture of seasoned chicken, spicy sriracha, creamy mayonnaise, and gooey mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. These buns are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 buns 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs, finely chopped or ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 soft dinner rolls or slider buns
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Sesame seeds and chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- Prepare Filling: Remove from heat and mix in sriracha and mayonnaise. Let cool slightly, then stir in mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble Buns: Preheat oven. Hollow out buns slightly. Fill with chicken mixture and place on a baking tray.
- Bake: Brush tops with melted butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley. Bake until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Adjust spice level by altering sriracha amount.
- Filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
