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Korean Chicken Bao: Your New Family Favorite Dinner Delight

Korean Chicken Bao is a delightful customizable dinner option, combining crispy chicken and fluffy bao buns.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bao
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g Boneless Chicken Thighs Can be substituted with chicken breast
  • 1 count Egg Binds the flour coating
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water
  • 0.5 cup Plain Flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes
  • 0.25 tsp White Pepper
  • Neutral Oil For frying
For the Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
For Assembly
  • 12 count Store-bought Bao Buns Alternatives include mini flour wraps
  • 2 count Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 0.5 count Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • Creamy Sesame Sauce Substitute with regular mayonnaise if needed
  • Coriander Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Steamer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Sauce: Whisk together the creamy sesame sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Coat Chicken: Combine chicken thighs with egg and cold water in a mixing bowl. Mix together the dry coating ingredients and coat chicken thoroughly.
  3. Cooking Method: Fry the chicken in neutral oil at 180°C (350°F) for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, or air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12-14 minutes.
  4. Make the Glaze: Sauté minced garlic in a saucepan, then add glaze ingredients and simmer until thickened.
  5. Coat Chicken in Glaze: Toss the hot chicken with the glaze in a mixing bowl until coated.
  6. Steam Bao: Steam bao buns according to instructions until fluffy, about 6-8 minutes.
  7. Assemble Bao: Spread creamy sesame sauce in buns, add glazed chicken, cucumber, onion, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1baoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble bao just before serving for the freshest taste. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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