Description
Korean Chicken Bao Buns are a delightful fusion of fluffy buns and savory, spicy chicken, perfect for any occasion. These soft bao buns are filled with marinated chicken thighs that have been cooked to perfection, offering a comforting bite that’s sure to impress. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish is ideal for dinner parties or casual gatherings. Get ready to bring a taste of Korea to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 8 ready-made bao buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and gochujang to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, steam bao buns according to package instructions (about 10 minutes).
- Slice the cooked chicken and place inside warm bao buns. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bao buns (150g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg