Description
Korean Chicken Bao Buns are a delightful culinary treat that combines fluffy steamed buns with crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a fun, interactive meal perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Filled with fresh veggies like cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers, each bite is a burst of flavor and texture that will impress friends and family alike. Customize your fillings and enjoy these savory treats as a unique addition to your dinner table!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 8 bao buns
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger for the sauce.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm the sauce in a skillet and toss the fried chicken until well coated.
- Steam bao buns according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Assemble by filling each bun with chicken and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun filled (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg