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Korean Chicken Bao Buns Recipe

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Enjoy these flavorful Korean Chicken Bao Buns featuring tender fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, served with fresh vegetables and soft steamed buns for a perfect fusion meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup gochujang
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Fillings and Garnish

  • 8 bao buns
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl with the buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Mix Coating: In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
  4. Coat Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and coat each piece well in the flour mixture.
  5. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium heat and fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Warm Sauce: Warm the sauce in a clean skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, then toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  7. Steam Buns: Steam the bao buns according to package directions until soft and fluffy.
  8. Assemble Bao Buns: Fill each bao bun with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, glazed chicken, green onions, sesame seeds, and a light drizzle of mayonnaise.
  9. Serve: Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken for at least 20 minutes helps to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  • Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring even cooking and crispiness.
  • Steam the bao buns until soft and fluffy for the best texture.

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