Name: Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

Soft, fluffy dough filled with juicy chicken, melty cheese, and a hint of creaminess – these Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese are pure comfort food. Whether you make them in larger portions (10 buns) or bite-sized (20 buns), they’re the perfect mix of crispy outside, soft bread, and gooey cheese inside. Ideal as a snack, party food, or even as a main meal with a salad on the side, these buns are fun to make and absolutely delicious to eat.

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Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Make the Dough

Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, milk, and water until smooth. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.

Portion the dough

Divide into 10 pieces (65 g each) for large buns, or 20 pieces (32 g each) for smaller buns. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Prepare the filling

Cut chicken breast into very small cubes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and toss with 20 ml oil.

In a pan, sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant.

Add the chicken and cook briefly, just until it’s done.

Stir in heavy cream and grated cheese, let simmer shortly until creamy.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely before using.

Assemble the buns

Roll out each dough piece, place half a slice of cheese and 1 tablespoon of the cooled chicken mixture in the center. Seal tightly.

Fry the buns

Heat oil over medium heat. Fry the buns until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Proof Your Dough Perfectly 🕐
Let the dough rise in a warm, humid environment (75-80°F) for exactly 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size; this ensures fluffy, pillowy buns that won't be dense or dry after frying.
Dice Chicken and Peppers Small 🔪
Cut chicken breast and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces and cook them together until the chicken is just cooked through, then fold into the cooled heavy cream mixture to prevent sogginess in the filling.
Seal Your Buns Completely ✋
Press and pinch the dough edges tightly around the filling to create an airtight seal; this prevents the filling from leaking during frying and keeps the cheese melted inside rather than escaping into the oil.
Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Maintain oil at exactly 350°F (175°C) throughout frying; use a thermometer to ensure the outside crisps beautifully in 3-4 minutes while the inside stays soft and the filling stays hot without burning the exterior.
Let Filling Cool Before Assembly 🧊
Cool the chicken, pepper, and cream mixture completely to room temperature before filling the dough; hot filling will warm the dough prematurely, making it sticky and difficult to seal properly before frying.