Description
Honey chipotle chicken garlic buns deliver a spicy-sweet symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Mexican-inspired comfort meets gourmet creativity, promising a mouthwatering experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 400 grams (14.11 ounces) chicken breast (cut into fillet strips)
- 1.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) runny honey
- 1.5 teaspoons chipotle paste
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Buns and Toppings:
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices
- 10 grams (0.35 ounces) light butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce:
- 20 grams (0.71 ounces) ranch dressing
- 0.5 teaspoons chipotle paste
Instructions
- Infuse the chicken strips with a robust blend of smoked paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper to create a flavor-packed base.
- Heat a skillet and cook the seasoned chicken until perfectly golden and thoroughly cooked, then use a hand whisk or two forks to transform the meat into delicate, tender shreds.
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking together creamy ranch dressing and smoky chipotle paste, setting it aside for later use.
- Drizzle honey and additional chipotle paste over the shredded chicken, ensuring each strand is generously coated with a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Prepare the brioche buns by lightly toasting their bottom halves to create a crisp foundation for the upcoming layers.
- Layer each bun with a slice of melty mozzarella cheese, creating a rich, creamy base for the seasoned chicken.
- Carefully distribute the honey-chipotle chicken mixture atop the cheese, ensuring an even and generous covering.
- Cascade the prepared chipotle ranch sauce over the chicken, adding an extra dimension of tangy flavor.
- Transfer the assembled buns to a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F), allowing them to bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese becomes gloriously molten and the buns achieve a perfect golden crispness.
- Meanwhile, create a fragrant garlic butter by melting butter and blending it with finely chopped garlic, microwaving briefly to intensify the flavors.
- Finish the buns by generously brushing the aromatic garlic butter across the tops and sprinkling with fresh, chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by reducing or increasing chipotle paste for personalized spice tolerance.
- Shred chicken while it’s warm for easier and more consistent texture, preventing dry meat.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative for quick preparation.
- Consider gluten-free options by substituting brioche buns with gluten-free alternatives or lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg