Description
Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a flavorful combination of juicy chicken, spicy sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in soft, pillowy buns. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, these buns are easy to make and full of irresistible flavor, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500g chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or any hot sauce of choice
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 soft dinner buns
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a pan, heat the olive oil and cook the shredded chicken until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.
- Make the filling: In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions until soft. Add the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour the spicy mayonnaise mixture over the chicken, and stir until well coated.
- Assemble the buns: Split the buns in half. Spoon the cheesy dynamite chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Toast the buns: Preheat a skillet or griddle. Place the buns on the skillet, cheese side up, and toast until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce to your liking.
- You can use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a twist, add a slice of tomato or avocado before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Pan-Fry, Toast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
