High Protein Homemade Chicken Buns
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these **High Protein Homemade Chicken Buns**, a wholesome twist on a classic treat! Packed with tender, flavorful chicken seasoned with garlic, thyme, and soy sauce, and enveloped in soft, freshly baked whole wheat dough, these buns are as nutritious as they are delicious. Enhanced with the goodness of low-fat yogurt and topped with crunchy sunflower seeds, they’re perfect for a high-protein snack, a lunchbox favorite, or a satisfying dinner. With a golden, shiny egg-wash finish, these buns boast a bakery-quality appearance straight from your oven! Plus, the step-by-step process—from kneading the elastic dough to perfectly sealing the chicken filling—makes this recipe a delight for homemade bread enthusiasts. Serve warm, and savor the balance of hearty flavors and wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 500 grams Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 250 milliliters Warm water
- 1 large Egg
- 100 grams Low-fat yogurt
- 50 grams Sunflower seeds
- 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Start by preparing the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and instant yeast.
Add warm water, beaten egg, and low-fat yogurt to the flour mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the chicken filling. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes.
Slice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and fresh thyme leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions.
Flatten each portion into a disc and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal the edges, forming a bun shape.
Place the chicken buns seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush each bun with a beaten egg for a shiny finish and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let the buns cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your high-protein chicken buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 842 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 5450 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.3 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.3 g | 265% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 244.0 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 4999 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
