Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Garlic Buns are packed with flavor, high in protein, and perfect for a quick dinner! With a spicy-sweet chicken filling, gooey melted cheese, and buttery garlic-topped buns, they’re an absolute treat.
Ingredients
Scale
(Makes 4 servings)
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Chicken:
- 400g chicken breast (cut into fillet strips)
- 1 ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 25g runny honey
- 1 ½ tsp chipotle paste
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Buns and Toppings:
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices
- 10g light butter
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Sauce:
- 20g ranch dressing
- ½ tsp chipotle paste
Instructions
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Season and Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken strips with smoked paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
- Pan-fry the chicken until cooked through, then shred it using a hand whisk or two forks.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Mix ranch dressing and chipotle paste in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Add Flavor to Chicken:
- Once shredded, mix the chicken with honey and chipotle paste until well combined.
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Assemble the Buns:
- Toast the bottom halves of the brioche buns.
- Top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese, the chicken mixture, and a drizzle of chipotle ranch sauce.
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Bake:
- Place the assembled buns in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
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Garlic Butter Finish:
- Melt the butter and mix it with chopped garlic. Microwave for 15 seconds.
- Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the cooked buns and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle paste.
- Serve with a side of salad or fries for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 9.2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14.15g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35.4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39.6g