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Two sticky chicken bao buns on a black platter.

Sticky Crispy Chicken Bao Buns

Sticky Crispy Chicken coated in sweet and salty Chinese BBQ sauce... Fresh and crunchy Asian-style Cabbage Slaw... A light and fluffy steamed bao bun... Have we said enough to make your mouth water? Our absolute favourite appetizer (or even a main meal), these Sticky Crispy Chicken Bao Buns can be made completely from scratch! These are ridiculously delicious, so if you're looking for a bunch of compliments from your family or guests, go on and try these delicious chicken bao!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack, Starter
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 30 filled buns
Calories 132 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For Sticky Chicken:

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 4 tbsp cornflour corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon plain flour all-purpose flour
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare the Chinese BBQ Sauce, Asian Cabbage Slaw and Steamed Bao Buns, that will all be used in this recipe.
  • Cut the chicken breast into small thin strips.
  • Mix cornflour and plain flour in a large bowl. Add the chicken and mix thoroughly ensuring every bit of chicken is coated.
  • Heat a generous glug of oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add half of the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat, then mix and carry on cooking until chicken is browned on all sides and fully cooked through. Spoon the chicken out on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. Alternatively, use two pans.
  • Once all the chicken is cooked, wipe the frying pan clean. Add the Chinese BBQ sauce and heat on low for a minute to warm through. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to coat in sauce.
  • Stuff steamed bao buns with a small spoonful of Asian Cabbage Slaw, top with crispy chicken and dig in!

Notes

The timings shown above do not include the time it takes to make Steamed Bao Buns, Chinese BBQ Sauce and the Asian Cabbage Slaw. 

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bbq chicken bao buns, chicken bao buns, chicken steamed buns, chinese steamed buns with chicken, sticky chicken filled buns
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