Description

Korean Chicken Bao Buns are soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with sticky, gochujang-glazed Korean chicken and fresh crunchy vegetables. This fusion comfort food delivers bold flavors, irresistible textures, and restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup warm water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds (optional)
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Add warm water and vegetable oil and knead until smooth.
Cover dough and let rise for 30 minutes.
Mix soy sauce, gochujang, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
Add chicken to marinade and coat well.
Cook chicken in a hot pan for 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
Punch down dough and divide into small portions.
Roll each portion into a circle and fold in half.
Place buns on parchment paper.
Steam buns for 12 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes.
Open buns and fill with Korean chicken.
Add carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Steam buns instead of microwaving when reheating to keep them soft and fluffy. Adjust gochujang for preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Steaming
Cuisine: Korean Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bao bun
Calories: 289
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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