Description
Indulge in soft, honey-infused buns filled with spicy, tender chicken tossed in a creamy sambal-infused sauce and topped with a savory parmesan crust. Ideal for high-end gatherings or satisfying snacking.
Ingredients
600 g all-purpose flour
15 g honey
9 g instant yeast
400 ml whole milk
100 g unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp fine salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
700 g chicken filet (or thighs)
15 g sambal oelek
50 g cornstarch
40 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
120 g mayonnaise
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve honey and instant yeast in whole milk. Let rest for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
Add flour, softened butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer.
Let the dough rest, covered, for 60 minutes until nearly doubled in size.
Roll dough into 14 equal portions. Flatten each into a 4-inch circle. Fold in half, creating a half-moon shape.
Place on a baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes. Brush with milk, then sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the folded dough.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 12–14 minutes until golden and puffed.
While buns bake, season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in cornstarch, and deep-fry in oil at 180°C (350°F) until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, mix sambal oelek with mayonnaise. Toss the fried chicken gently in the sauce.
Carefully fill each cooked bun with the spiced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Use bread flour for a chewier buns texture.
Thigh meat ensures juicier bites.
Adjust sambal quantity to taste for spiciness.
Toss chicken in the sauce right before adding to the buns to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 105
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg