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Gochujang Chicken Bao Buns


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious bao buns filled with crispy gochujang marinated chicken and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 10 bao buns
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken thighs with 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine remaining gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer to make a glaze.
  3. Toss marinated chicken in cornstarch and fry until golden and crispy.
  4. Steam bao buns according to package directions until fluffy.
  5. Assemble bao buns with chicken, drizzle with glaze, and top with cucumber, carrot, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
  • Adjust the gochujang amount based on preferred spice level.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bao bun
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg