Spicy Chicken Cheese Stuffed Bagels

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 250g all-purpose flour

• 3g yeast

• 20g sugar

• 130ml water (adjust as needed)

• 2g salt

For the Filling:

• 200g chicken breast, diced

• 1 tbsp Orleans marinade

• 1g chili powder

• A splash of water

• 50g shredded cheese (mozzarella or your choice)

For the Topping:

• Dried chili flakes or chili seasoning mix

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Filling:

   • Mix Orleans marinade, chili powder, and a little water in a bowl.

   • Add diced chicken and stir well. Let marinate for 1 hour.

   • Heat a frying pan, add a bit of oil, and stir-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

   • Add shredded cheese, mix while still warm, and set aside to cool.

2. Make the Dough:

   • Place all dough ingredients into a stand mixer.

   • Knead for 2 minutes on low speed, then 5 minutes on medium-high speed until smooth.

   • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

3. Assemble the Bagels:

   • Roll each portion of dough into a long rectangle (about 18cm).

   • Add the cooled filling and roll the dough from top to bottom into a long strip.

   • Shape one end into a fishtail, then pull the other end around and pinch to form a ring.

   • Place each shaped bagel on a small square of baking paper.

4. Boil the Bagels:

   • Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.

   • Boil each bagel for 20 seconds on each side, then place back onto the baking paper.

5. Add Toppings & Bake:

   • Sprinkle dried chili flakes generously over the top of each bagel.

   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 20–25 minutes, until golden and fragrant.