Description
Soft, pillowy bao buns filled with tender, flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce — a perfect bite-sized treat for lunch, dinner, or a party appetizer. This Chicken Bao Buns recipe is simple, delicious, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and baking powder.
- Add warm water, milk, vegetable oil, and rice vinegar. Mix to form a dough.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 10 small balls. Flatten each ball and fold over a parchment square.
- Steam the buns for 10 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix shredded chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Carefully open each bun and fill with chicken, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prep the bao buns ahead and reheat by steaming briefly before serving.
- Swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
