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Best Korean Chicken Bao Buns Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 bao buns
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Calories: 289
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

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