Description
Craving something bold, juicy, and packed with flavor? These Korean Chicken Bao Buns deliver just that — a perfect balance of crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, all tucked inside fluffy, pillowy steamed bao buns. They’re a quick dinner idea with street-food flair, perfect for your next dinner party, weekend treat, or easy recipe for entertaining. With the perfect combo of texture and heat, these buns are sure to impress!
Ingredients
6 bao buns (frozen or homemade)
500g boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 stalks green onions (sliced)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cut boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly in cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the glaze thickens.
4. Add fried chicken into the glaze and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
5. Steam bao buns for 5–7 minutes until soft and fluffy. Do not over-steam to avoid sogginess.
6. Gently open each steamed bun. Fill with glazed chicken, top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure oil is hot enough (350°F) before frying for ultimate crispiness.
Toss chicken in the glaze right before serving to maintain the crisp texture.
Steamed bao buns should be soft but not overcooked — check texture after 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bao bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Korean chicken, bao buns, easy dinner, spicy chicken, street food, dinner ideas