If you’ve been craving those soft, cheesy, bakery-style chicken buns but want something halal, fresh, homemade, and budget-friendly, then you’re in the right place! These Chicken Cheese Buns are about to change your snack routine forever — no exaggeration.
Whether you’re a busy working mom packing lunchboxes at 7 AM, a student looking for quick grab-and-go snacks, or someone who loves cozy evening chai, these buns fit every moment perfectly.
They’re soft, fluffy, gooey, cheesy, protein-packed, and absolutely kid-approved. Plus, you can make a big batch and freeze them for weeks — a total lifesaver for hectic days.
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Cheese Buns
These buns are a winner for every household, especially for moms who want something wholesome and satisfying.
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Perfect for lunchboxes — kids love them, and they stay soft for hours.
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Freezer-friendly — make once, enjoy all week.
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Bakery-style but halal — no preservatives, no guesswork.
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Budget-friendly — way cheaper than takeout.
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Soft + stretchy cheese pull — the moment we all wait for!
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Kid-approved — guaranteed to disappear fast!
Chicken Cheese Buns
Ingredients
Dough:
- 500 gm all-purpose flour
- 2 tbs Active dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp oil
- 2 pinch yellow colour
- Warm water as required
Filling
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup Onion finely diced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp White pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Chicken stock cube
- 2-3 cup Milk
- Cheese
Topping:
- 1 egg yolk for egg wash
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix flour, egg, salt, ghee, yeast, warm water, food colouring and sugar. .
- Knead into a soft dough and cover with a cloth, let it rise until doubled then punch down when making balls.
- Make the filling, saute the onion in butter then add flour, dry seasonings and milk.
- Let it simmer till thicken then turn off the stove and let it cool.
- Mix this filling mixture with shredded cheese.
- Take small pieces of dough, flatten them on your palm and stuff the filling mixture. Make small balls and arrange them in the baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Mix egg yolk with 2tbsp water and brush it on top of the balls , sprinkle some sesame seeds and let it rise for 2-3 hours.
- Bake them at 350F (180C) for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Take them out and brush olive oil on them.
- Cover them with a cloth to keep them soft.
- You can enjoy them as a side or with garlic sauce on their own.
