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Flavorful Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

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A quick and easy recipe featuring shredded chicken mixed with a spicy, creamy dynamite sauce and a blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses, stuffed into soft buns and baked to melty perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
  • 6 soft dinner rolls or hamburger buns (brioche buns recommended)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing buns)
  • Optional garnish: chopped scallions or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and smoked paprika to make the dynamite sauce. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
  3. In a larger bowl, combine shredded chicken with the dynamite sauce. Stir well to coat all the chicken.
  4. Fold in shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  5. Slice each bun horizontally, leaving a hinge so the filling won’t fall out. Optionally hollow out some inside for more filling room.
  6. Spoon a generous amount of the cheesy dynamite chicken mixture into each bun.
  7. Brush the outside of each bun lightly with melted unsalted butter.
  8. Place the filled buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, leaving space between them.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and buns are golden brown. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispier top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute buns with gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. Adjust sriracha to control spice level. If filling is dry, add a splash of chicken broth or extra mayo. Avoid overcrowding buns on baking sheet for even baking. Can broil briefly for crispier tops. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

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Keywords: chicken buns, spicy chicken, cheesy buns, dynamite sauce, quick recipe, easy snack, rotisserie chicken, baked buns

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