Sticky Crispy Chicken Bao Buns: Irresistibly Easy to Make at Home
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Learn how to make delicious and fluffy sticky crispy chicken bao buns right at home with this easy recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Season chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and green onions.
- Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Shred the chicken.
- Divide the dough into small pieces, roll them out, and fill with shredded chicken.
- Steam the bao buns for 15 minutes until fluffy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Try adding pickled vegetables for a crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg