Easy Braided Chicken Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Instant yeast
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 tbsp Nut oil
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or finely chopped
• 2 small Onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped
• 4 Chili peppers, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add the egg, nut oil, and milk. Mix the ingredients until you form a smooth dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until elastic and soft. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

2. 2

   Make the chicken filling: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in chopped chili peppers, coriander, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooked chicken and toss well. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir for a minute to cook the flour. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to create a thick, creamy filling. Cook until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and let it cool completely.

3. 3

   Assemble the bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread the cooled chicken filling evenly in the center lengthwise. Cut strips on both sides of the filling about 1 inch wide. Carefully braid the strips over the filling, alternating sides, to completely cover it. Pinch the ends to seal the bread.

4. 4

   Final proof and bake: Transfer the braided bread to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the top with beaten egg for a glossy finish and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the bread. Let the bread rest for another 20-30 minutes to rise slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.