Description
Soft bakery-style chicken rolls filled with spiced chicken and cheese, topped with garlic butter and sesame seeds—perfect for snacks, tea time, or lunchboxes!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 sachet (7g) instant fast-action yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
¼ cup oil or softened butter
⅔ cup warm milk
¼ cup yogurt
For the Chicken Filling:
500g boneless chicken, diced
Salt, to taste
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp red chili powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
3 tsp tomato paste
2 tsp oil
Other Ingredients:
Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar), optional
Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tsp milk)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Garlic butter (melted butter + garlic powder + chopped coriander)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, oil/butter, and yogurt.
Knead until smooth (8–10 mins), then let rise for 60–90 mins until doubled.
Cook the Filling:
Heat oil, sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste.
Add chicken, spices, salt, and cook until tender.
Stir in tomato paste; cook 2–3 more minutes. Let cool.
Assemble Rolls:
Divide dough into 9–12 balls. Flatten each, fill with chicken and cheese.
Pinch edges to seal and roll into a ball. Place on lined tray.
Let rise for another 30 mins.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F).
Brush rolls with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Bake 20–25 mins until golden.
Brush with garlic butter immediately after baking.
Notes
Can be frozen and reheated.
Yogurt in the dough adds softness and flavor.
Perfect as a snack, for lunchboxes, or tea-time treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes- Rest Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
