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Cheesy Chicken Braided Bread with Spicy Veggie Filling Recipe

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This Chicken Bread Recipe features soft, braided bread filled with a savory chicken and vegetable mixture accented by spices and melted cheddar cheese. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, and the bread is baked to golden perfection before a quick broil adds a beautiful crust. Optionally, the bread can be air fried for a quicker finish. Perfect as a hearty snack or meal, this recipe blends tender chicken, fresh veggies, and flavorful seasonings inside a fluffy, slightly sweet bread.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (2 breads)

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 3½ cups flour (more for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil (plus more for greasing)
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast

Chicken Filling Ingredients

  • 450 g boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon diced green chilies (optional for spice)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup mixed chopped vegetables (shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, capsicum)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chili garlic sauce or ketchup or pizza sauce

Toppings

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Black seeds

Instructions

  1. Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, egg, and butter. Gradually add warm milk while mixing to form a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare Chicken Filling: Mix chicken cubes with cumin powder, paprika, garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, diced green chilies, and salt in a bowl. Let it marinate until ready to cook.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until tender. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Make Roux and Combine: In the same pan, add oil if needed and fry flour until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in milk to form a roux. Return cooked chicken to the pan, add mixed veggies, and stir until veggies soften slightly.
  5. Add Cheese and Herbs: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions (cilantro if preferred), and mix well until cheese melts. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool.
  6. Shape Dough: Once dough has doubled, punch it down to remove air. Knead gently until smooth and pliable, dusting with flour if sticky. Divide dough into two equal parts.
  7. Roll and Assemble: Roll one portion of dough into a rectangular shape on a floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with floured butter paper. Spread chili garlic sauce, ketchup, or pizza sauce evenly. Place half of the chicken filling in the center. Cut strips along the sides of the dough.
  8. Braid the Bread: Fold the side strips alternately over the filling to create a braided effect, pressing ends to seal. Repeat with the second dough portion and remaining filling.
  9. Second Rise: Let both assembled breads rise again for 30 minutes until visibly puffy.
  10. Egg Wash: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the breads with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame and black seeds.
  11. Bake Bread: Bake for 30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  12. Broil for Crust: Set oven to broil (top grill) and broil breads for about 1 minute until the tops are golden and crisp. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  13. Alternative Cooking – Air Fry: Optionally, preheat an air fryer to 180°C (356°F) and air fry the breads for 15 minutes for a quicker cooking method.

Notes

  • You can skip green chilies if you prefer non-spicy bread.
  • Instant yeast is used in this recipe and does not require proofing.
  • Allowing the dough to rise twice ensures a light and fluffy texture.
  • Use butter paper and dust with flour to prevent sticking when rolling dough.
  • Broiling gives the bread a beautiful golden top; watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • The air fryer method is a convenient alternative to baking and broiling in the oven.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

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