Chicken & Fries Stuffed Buns
These soft, golden buns are filled with spiced chicken, crispy fries, melty cheese, and fresh veggies for the ultimate comfort food. A fun, homemade meal perfect for sharing!
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including dough rise)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: ~2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 stuffed buns
- Category: Main Course, Street Food
- Method: Baked + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Dough:
175 g fine semolina
225 g all-purpose flour
7 g instant yeast
12 g granulated sugar
7 g salt
30 ml olive oil
220 ml warm water
40 g unsalted butter, melted
1 egg (for brushing)
Cheese Filling:
100 g shredded cheese
100 g yellow onion, finely chopped
20 g fresh parsley, chopped
2 g ras el hanout
Chicken Filling:
20 ml olive oil
500 g chicken breast or thigh, diced
5 g ras el hanout
2 g cayenne pepper
3 g garlic powder
3 g onion powder
1 g dried chives
3.5 g salt
30 g mayonnaise
30 g sweet chili sauce
15 g sambal
35 g red onion, sliced
75 g green olives, sliced
100 g cheddar cheese, shredded
To Serve:
650 g fresh fries (cooked)
Sauce of choice (garlic, yogurt, spicy mayo)
Fresh vegetables: lettuce, tomato, cucumber
Instructions
Make the Dough:
Mix semolina, flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and water in a bowl. Knead for 10–12 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Prepare Cheese Filling:
In a small bowl, mix shredded cheese, onion, parsley, and ras el hanout. Set aside.
Shape Buns:
Deflate dough and divide into 9 portions. Roll each into a 17×20 cm rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cheese mixture. Fold into a parcel and place seam-side down on a lined tray.
Final Rise & Bake:
Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle more cheese mixture. Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 12–18 minutes. Cover with a towel after baking to keep soft.
Cook Chicken:
Heat oil in a pan. Add chicken and all spices. Cook for 4–5 minutes. Stir in mayo, chili sauce, and sambal. Add red onion and olives, cook 1 more minute. Turn off heat and mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
Assemble the Buns:
Slice open each bun. Fill with warm chicken mixture, fries, fresh veggies, and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef, pulled chicken, or meat alternatives.
Mozzarella or spicy cheese adds different flavor options.
For heat, add more sambal or hot sauce.
Make ahead: Dough can be prepared and refrigerated overnight.
For parties, make mini stuffed buns for bite-size fun.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/chicken-fries-stuffed-buns/
