Description
Soft, fluffy bao buns filled with tender, flavorful Korean-style chicken thighs marinated in soy sauce, gochujang, and aromatics. This fusion dish offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, perfect for sharing or indulging solo!
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs: 500g, diced
- Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
- Gochujang: 2 tbsp
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tbsp, grated
- Brown sugar: 1 tbsp
- Green onions: 2 stalks, chopped
- Bao buns: 8 pre-made
- Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- Combine soy sauce, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add chicken, mix well, and let marinate for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked (165°F/75°C). Set aside.
- Steam the Bao Buns
- Steam pre-made bao buns in a bamboo or metal steamer lined with parchment paper for about 8 minutes until soft and fluffy.
- Assemble the Bao
- Fill each steamed bao with cooked chicken. Garnish with green onions and any additional toppings like pickled vegetables or spicy mayo. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add pickled cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch and tang.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust gochujang quantity to control spice levels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g