This Honey Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Bread Recipe is soft, golden, and packed with bold sweet-smoky flavour. Filled with juicy honey chipotle chicken and melted mozzarella, it’s a crowd-pleasing stuffed bread that’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or a comforting homemade bake.
Why you will love this recipe?
This recipe will be loved for its soft, pillowy dough that bakes up beautifully while holding a generous filling without leaking. The filling can be easily customized to suit your taste or whatever you have on hand, making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
Expert Tips for Best Results!
- Develop a Strong Dough Structure – Knead the dough until it passes the windowpane test. This ensures the stuffed bread holds the filling well and bakes up light rather than dense.
- Cool the Filling Before Shaping – Always let the chicken filling cool slightly before stuffing. Warm filling can soften the dough and cause leaks during baking.
- Seal the Edges Thoroughly – Pinch and seal all seams firmly, especially at the ends. This prevents cheese and sauce from escaping while baking.
- Balance Moisture in the Filling – Cook the filling until excess liquid evaporates. A drier filling helps keep the bread from becoming soggy on the inside.
- Rest the Dough After Shaping – Allow the shaped bread to rest for 10–15 minutes before baking. This relaxes the gluten and gives a better oven spring for a fluffier result.
How to make Honey Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Bread?
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
First, combine the lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, olive oil, sugar, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Next, add the flour and salt, then knead until a soft, smooth, and elastic dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Meanwhile, add the chicken to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle adobo sauce, and honey. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to build deep flavour.
Step 3: Cook the Honey Chipotle Filling
Next, heat butter in a pan and sauté the onions and peppers until softened. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it changes colour. Then stir in chopped chipotle, cream, red pepper paste, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired. Cook until the filling is thick and well coated, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 4: Shape the Stuffed Bread
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 to 3 portions. Roll each portion into a rectangle, spread shredded mozzarella evenly, and top with the cooled chicken filling. Carefully fold, seal the edges tightly, and shape into loaves.
Step 5: Prepare for Baking
After shaping, place the stuffed bread on a lined baking tray. Brush the top with milk for a golden finish and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if using.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden
Finally, bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is puffed, golden brown, and fully baked through. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different filling instead of honey chipotle chicken?
Yes, this recipe is very versatile. You can use chicken fajita filling, creamy Alfredo chicken, spicy peri peri chicken, or even a vegetable filling. The world is your oyster, just make sure the filling isn’t too wet.
Can this stuffed bread be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge. The dough can also be made ahead and refrigerated after the first rise, then shaped and baked the next day.
Why did my stuffed bread leak while baking?
This usually happens if the filling is too moist or the edges weren’t sealed properly. Let the filling cool slightly and always pinch the seams tightly before baking.
Can I freeze this stuffed bread?
Yes, the baked bread freezes well. Let it cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to one month. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
How do I keep the bread soft after baking?
Allow the bread to cool slightly, then cover it loosely with foil or a clean kitchen towel. This helps retain moisture and keeps the bread soft while resting.
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Recipe Card
Honey Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Bread
This Honey Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Bread features a soft homemade dough wrapped around a bold, creamy filling with the perfect balance of sweet heat. Baked until golden and loaded with melted cheese, it’s an irresistible bake made for sharing.
Ingredients
For Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water (160ml)
- 1/2 cup lukewarm milk (125ml)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
For Filling:
- 500g chicken boneless (cube shaped)
- Salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion & peppers
- 2-3 tbsp chopped chipotle (optional)
- 2-3tbsp cream (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper paste (optional, for spice)
Other:
- Shredded mozzarella
- Sesame or nigella seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, olive oil, sugar, and instant yeast. Add flour and salt, then knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, add chicken to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle adobo sauce, and honey. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onions and peppers until softened. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it changes colour.
- Stir in chopped chipotle, cream, red pepper paste, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired. Cook until the filling thickens and excess moisture evaporates, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 2 to 3 portions. Roll each portion into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, then add the cooled chicken filling. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.
- Place the shaped bread on a lined baking tray, brush the top with milk, and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if using.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 18 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully baked.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
