Korean Chicken Bao
Korean Chicken Bao combines soft, fluffy buns with tender, sweet-and-spicy marinated chicken, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Topped with fresh veggies and aromatic garnishes, these bao are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings after a long day. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this recipe is a showstopper that brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup Korean BBQ sauce (gochujang-based)
- 6 steamed bao buns
- ½ cup cucumber pickles (quick-pickled)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Slice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken in Korean BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Steam bao buns according to package instructions.
- Assemble each bao by filling it with cooked chicken and topping with cucumber pickles, sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms. - Add kimchi or avocado slices for extra flavor. - Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; reheat by steaming.