Description
This Easy Braided Chicken Bread combines a soft, flavorful homemade dough with a savory, spiced chicken filling. The bread is braided for an attractive presentation and topped with sesame seeds for a slight crunch. Perfect as a hearty snack or a unique main dish, this recipe balances the richness of buttery chicken filling with a tender, aromatic bread crust.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Instant yeast
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Nut oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Baking powder
Chicken Filling Ingredients
- 1 ½ – 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 small Onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped
- 4 Chili peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well. Add the milk, nut oil, and egg, then knead into a soft, elastic dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Make the chicken filling: In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in the chili peppers, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Add the shredded chicken and chopped coriander, stirring to combine. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and cook for a minute to remove the raw flavor. Gradually add the milk and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes a creamy filling. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Shape the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape on a floured surface. Spread the chicken filling evenly down the center of the dough rectangle.
- Braid the bread: Cut strips along both sides of the filling. Fold the strips alternately over the filling to create a braided pattern, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
- Final touches and baking: Place the braided bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the surface with milk or a beaten egg to glaze and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a satisfying snack or meal.
Notes
- You can substitute nut oil with olive oil or any neutral vegetable oil.
- Adjust the chili peppers according to your spice tolerance.
- Make sure the chicken filling is not too wet to avoid soggy bread.
- Letting the bread cool a little before slicing helps maintain the shape and texture.
- This bread can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.
Keywords: braided bread, chicken bread, homemade bread, savory bread, spiced chicken filling