🥖 Chicken & Cheese Braided Bread
Golden, cheesy, and irresistibly savory!
This soft, fluffy braided bread is filled with tender chicken and gooey cheese — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Its stunning braid shape makes it as beautiful as it is delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons instant yeast
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1 cup warm milk
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 egg
For the Filling
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300g boneless chicken, cubed
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1 tablespoon oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon oregano
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½ teaspoon chili flakes
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1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Topping
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
Knead until a soft, elastic dough forms.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
2️⃣ Cook the Filling
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
Add chicken and cook through.
Mix in black pepper, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and salt.
Allow filling to cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble the Braid
Roll dough into a large oval.
Place the chicken filling in the center.
Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Cut equal strips along both sides of the dough.
Fold the strips alternately over the filling to form a braid.
4️⃣ Add Topping
Brush the braid with egg wash.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve
Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips:
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Make sure the filling is completely cooled to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
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You can add herbs like parsley or thyme to the filling for extra flavor.
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For a spicy twist, increase chili flakes slightly.
This bread is perfect for:
🍗 Lunchboxes
🧀 Snack time
🥪 Party platters
✨ Special occasions
