Braided chicken bread

One such fancy , yet simple and tasty dish is the braided chicken bread . its super easy to make and is a hit among adults and kids .

Braided Chicken bread

Prep time : 30 mins

Bake time: 30 mins

Yields 2 large or 4 medium size bread

Ingredients :

4 cups all purpose flour

1 tbspn yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tsp suger

1/4tsp baking powder

1 egg

4-5 tbspn oil

Warm water as needed

For the filling

2 cups chicken breast cubed

Paprika powder

Cumin powder

Salt

1 cup Capsicum julienned

1 cup onions sliced

1 cup olives

Optional dressings

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Chilli sauce.

1 cup homemade pizza sauce

Shredded Mozarella cheese

Method :

• In a bowl add in all the ingredients for the dough and knead to a medium soft dough. Cover with a cloth and keep it for 1 and a half hour to rise.

• In the mean time prepare the filling. In a non stick pan add 2 tbspn of oil transfer the chicken. Saute it well. Add in the salt, paprika, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder and saute well.

• Once the dough has risen well, divide the dough into two halves (or 4 if u want to make medium sized loafs.)

• Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape.spoon a tbspn of mayo and chilli sauce or pizza sauce on the dough. (this step is completely optional u can skip if u do not want to add anything)

• Add in the capsicum, onions and olives. Add shredded mozzarella (again u can skip this if u want)

• Make cuts on the each side and fold so that they overlap each other like a braid.

• Finally egg wash each loaf and Sprinkle sesame seeds and kalonji or black seeds and bake in the oven till golden brown.

• Keep on a wire rack for a few mins, Cut and serve with ur choice of dips.

U can also make smaller versions of these. This recipe makes 2 large loafs or 4 medium sized loaf.

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Naaz......