🍗🥯 Homemade fluffy garlic buns with spicy chicken and fresh toppings 😍

A mouthwatering, flavor-packed meal featuring soft, buttery garlic buns stuffed with spicy chicken and crisp, fresh toppings. Perfect for dinner, meal prep, or a wow-worthy party snack!

🔸 Part 1: Fluffy Garlic Buns
Ingredients:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 egg

3 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions:
Activate yeast:
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Make the dough:
Add flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Shape the buns:
Punch down the dough, divide into 8–10 pieces, and shape into round buns. Place on a baking tray, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Garlic butter topping:
Mix minced garlic, parsley, and melted butter. Brush over risen buns.

Bake:
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden. Brush again with garlic butter when out of the oven.

🔸 Part 2: Spicy Chicken Filling
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts (thinly sliced or shredded)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp cayenne (optional for extra heat)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

Salt & pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lime

Instructions: