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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

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🧀 Dive into these cheesy dynamite chicken buns for their explosive spicy kick and gooey cheese pull that transforms simple sandwiches into a melty, flavorful feast, ideal for crave-worthy lunches or game-day snacks in just 30 minutes.
🌶️ Why try it? This recipe packs high-protein chicken with fresh veggies and customizable heat, offering a fun, shareable meal that satisfies cheese lovers while keeping prep effortless for perfect pull-apart perfection every time.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 500g chicken breast, diced

– 1 large onion, chopped

– 3 garlic cloves, minced

– 2 bell peppers, diced

– 1/2 cup mayonnaise

– 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

– 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)

– 1 tsp black pepper

– 1 tsp salt

– 4 bread buns

Instructions

1-First Step: Dice the 500g chicken breast and prepare your pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it’s lightly browned, which takes about 8-10 minutes, to ensure it’s tender and full of flavor for your dynamite chicken.

2-Second Step: In the same pan, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Sauté them until softened, around 5 minutes, to blend the vegetables into the spicy chicken mixture seamlessly.

3-Third Step: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix everything well to create a cohesive filling that captures the essence of dynamite chicken buns.

4-Fourth Step: Lightly toast the 4 bread buns to prevent sogginess, which adds a nice crunch and makes your cheesy chicken buns even more appealing. For a taco-inspired twist, consider how similar toasting works in other recipes.

5-Fifth Step: Fill each toasted bun with the chicken mixture, then top with the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. This step builds the cheese pull that defines cheesed dynamite chicken buns, and you can adapt by using less cheese for lower-calorie needs.

6-Final Step: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the filled buns for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and the buns turn golden. Serve them hot to enjoy the full spicy cheese pull, perfect for gatherings where everyone shares food.

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Notes

🌶️ Customize the heat by starting with less hot sauce and adding more gradually—taste the mixture before filling the buns to ensure the spice level suits your preference without overwhelming the creamy cheeses.
🍞 Toast the buns lightly before assembling to add crunch and prevent sogginess from the juicy chicken filling, ensuring every bite stays intact and textured.
🧀 For the ultimate melt, use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella as specified, and shred the cheese fresh from a block rather than pre-shredded for superior creaminess and pull.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg