Description
Korean Chicken Bao delivers a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors wrapped in soft, fluffy buns. Each bite is a mouthwatering experience, filled with tender marinated chicken and crunchy pickled vegetables. Perfect for casual gatherings or elegant dinners, these bao are sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup pickled vegetables (carrots and cucumbers)
- 8 bao buns (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, coat with marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté pickled vegetables in another pan until warmed through.
- Steam bao buns according to package instructions until soft and fluffy.
- Fill each bun with chicken and warm pickled veggies; drizzle with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg