Description
Korean Chicken Bao Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with savory shredded chicken marinated in a spicy and sweet sauce, garnished with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and vegetable oil, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by combining chicken thighs, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and shred the chicken using two forks.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a circle about 4 inches in diameter and place a spoonful of shredded chicken in the center.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, creating a bun shape.
- Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Set up a steamer pot with water and bring it to a simmer.
- Place the buns in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve the bao buns warm, garnished with shredded cabbage, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
- Add pickled vegetables for an extra crunch and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg