Description
Korean Chicken Bao Buns are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy buns filled with marinated chicken that bursts with sweet and savory Korean flavors. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these bao buns promise an unforgettable culinary experience. With their rich taste and appealing presentation, they’re sure to impress your friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Korean gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 store-bought bao buns
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Steam bao buns according to package instructions until warm and fluffy (approximately 10 minutes).
- Slice each bun open, fill with chicken pieces, add cucumber slices, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve with extra gochujang sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking/Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg