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Crispy Chicken Bao Buns

Bao buns are a traditional Chinese dish, but they have been reimagined worldwide in recent years. The crispy chicken version is a marriage of the classic steamed bun and the popular fried chicken, which is particularly popular at street food festivals and modern Asian restaurants. As the freshly fried chicken crunches in the soft bao dough, and the slightly caramelized flavor of the soy sauce-honey glaze spreads in your mouth, you immediately feel: this is no ordinary dish. The secret lies in the well-prepared breading, and frying in hot but not overly scorching oil - this makes the meat crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This version is a perfect choice for a family dinner, a gathering with friends, or even a picnic. Serve with sesame seeds or spicy mayonnaise if you want an extra boost!

Prep Time 35 min
Preparation 40 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
2100 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 300 g All-Purpose Flour
⭕ 1 tsp Dry Yeast
⭕ 20 g Sugar
⭕ 160 ml Lukewarm Water
⭕ 300 g Chicken Breast
⭕ 1 Egg
⭕ 50 g Flour (for breading)
⭕ 50 g Breadcrumbs
⭕ 500 ml Oil (for frying)
⭕ 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
⭕ 1 tbsp Honey
⭕ 50 g Cucumber (thin slices)
⭕ 1 Scallions (finely chopped)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    For the bao dough, combine the flour, yeast, and sugar, then add the lukewarm water. Knead into a smooth dough, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

    2

    Divide the risen dough into 8-10 portions, flatten into ovals, fold in half, and place on parchment paper. Steam them for 10-12 minutes, or until springy.

    3

    Cut the chicken breast into smaller pieces. Coat them in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally dredge in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

    4

    In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and honey, then drizzle over the freshly fried crispy chicken. This adds a slightly sweet and savory flavor to the meat.

    5

    Open up the bao buns, place a few pieces of crispy chicken inside, add a few slices of cucumber, and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

    6

    Serve immediately while the chicken is crispy. You can serve with chili sauce or pickled vegetables for an extra flavor boost.