Servings : 2-3 medium loafs
One of my personal favourite recipes and a definite keeper of a recipe!
I have included step by step instructions with pictures HERE
Ingredients for Dough
- 4 cups plain/all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. instant yeast
- 2 tbsp. powdered milk (optional)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. oil
- 1 egg (plus one for glazing)
- 1 tsp. castor sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (to reduce any yeasty smell)
Ingredients for Chicken Filling
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups chicken boiled and shredded (250-300 gm when uncooked)
- 2 small onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. coriander leaves
- 4 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 tsp. garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup milk
- sesame seeds as required
Instructions
For the Chicken Filling:
Heat 2 tbsp. butter fry onion till soft then add 2 tbsp. flour with 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. garam masala.
Add the milk, cook till thick, mix in the shredded chicken add chopped green chilies and coriander leaves, remove and cool completely.
The filling will look like THIS
For the Dough:
In a bowl mix together 4 cups flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. castor sugar, 2 tbsp. milk powder, 1 tbsp. yeast, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 4 tbsp. oil and 1 egg, knead to a medium soft dough with slightly warm water, leave to rise for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into two or three depending on how big you want the loaves. Proceed with viewing the subsequent steps to see how the bread is shaped.
Now divide the dough into two or three parts depending on what size loaves of chicken bread you want. Roll the dough to a rectangular shape, snip the sides with scissors or a knife, put filling in the center and fold each side so they overlap each other (like a braid) the filling will show slightly but that’s ok, brush top with beaten egg, sprinkle sesame seeds and bake on 200 degree C for 25 minutes or so.
Right after taking out of the oven apply butter well on whole bread and let it rest covered with a cloth for 2-3 min to soften the bread completely.
I always make big batches of chicken bread at a go and then wrap them well with film or foil, then put them in some sort of a cellophane bag and tie it up tight and freeze. They can keep up to 4 weeks! When you need one, you just thaw it out overnight in the fridge or keep it out on the counter until it’s thawed out, then unwrap and zap it in the micro for a minute or so until it warms up, and then splash a little bit of water using your fingertips on it and put it in the oven for about 5 minutes to freshen it back up. Becomes as good as new! 🙂
Hi Fauzia, can I use this for making rolls, and just a twisted bread, thats without adding anything insde.
Hi, yes that is ok.
A very thank you for this fabulous recipe! I made this for my family on Eid morning and it was a hit 🙂
Aslm alkm. You did not include baking powder in this recipe, is that how it is or you have forgotten it? Thanks for the recipes.
W/Salaam, that is how it should be.
Hi Fauzia! Can I use self raising flour instead of yeast and all purpose flour?
Hi, no it will not give the same results. Baking powder is different from yeast.
Thanks Fauzia. Is it called as Yeast dried instant as well?
Yes it is.
hi insha allah im going to ,ake ur rose rolls can u tell me wat do u mean buy powderd milk? is is coconut milk or pilk powder.
im sorry mistake milk powder not pilk hehehe sorry for the typing mistake
Today i made chicken bread ,it was so lovely n tasty ,jazakallah for so nice n perfect recipe .
Milk powder. 🙂
Hi Fauzia,
I attempted this recipe… however, I did not “activate” the dry yeast (i didnt know i had to)… is it harmful? also, I notice that the dough was not baked properly where I made the “braids”… any tips?
Hi, no it is not harmful, DRY yeast needs to be activated in order for it to function properly otherwise the dough does not expand well or become airy and light.
Aassalamualaikum
I wanted to make it vegetarian … Any suggestion ..advice that you have will be greatly appreciated.jazakallah khair.
W/Salaam, please check out my fillings folder for ideas. 🙂
AA Fauzia! made this today, came out awesome mashaAllah = )
Hi,
I don’t like creamy chicken- is that what it tastes like? If so can I use a different filling?
Hi, yes it tastes creamy. You can use any filling that you like actually.
Yummy recipe.. must try 🙂
this is great – so yummy. Made these for my kids and was tempted to eat them all for myself…
hai….i really love 2 make dis…..but:( i don’t hav oven,so i thought i vil makeit in stove….but problm is i don’t hav any bakng trays…so pls tel me vat typs of plates i can use inside da pot….
Hi, any aluminium or steel plates will be fine.
Salam Fauzia di. I made chicken bread n rose rolls in my convection microwave n they turned out awesome. Heartfelt duas n thanks to u for so wonderful recipes.
Great and tasty recipe! We had great fun making this!!
Thanks.
assalamu alaikum:)
can i use a differnt filling for these buns. can u suggest me any another?
coz my family members don’t like peper flavour.always need somthing hot and spicy.
W/Salaam, yes you can. Please check the fillings recipes in the fillings/toppings folder.
Salaam Fauzia di. I wanna make this recipe again for my vegetarian friends. So can u suggest me a substitute for egg-for both dough n glazing? And can I make chicken bread with whole wheat flour?
W/Salaam, use 2 tbsp yoghurt in the dough in place of the egg and for the glaze, brush with butter or milk. And yes you can use whole wheat flour, but if you like, mix half plain and half whole wheat for better results.
Thank u for such a quick reply. I really appreciate it 🙂