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Sticky Crispy Chicken Bao Buns Recipe

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This Sticky Crispy Chicken Bao Buns recipe features tender chicken breast strips, coated in a crispy flour crust and glazed in a savory Chinese BBQ Char Siu sauce. Paired with fresh Asian-style cabbage slaw and soft steamed bao buns, these flavorful bites are perfect for parties or casual gatherings, delivering the ideal balance of sticky, crispy, and fresh textures in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings

Ingredients

Bao Buns

  • 30 steamed bao buns

Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw

  • 1/2 recipe Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw (ingredients per original slaw recipe)

Chinese BBQ Sauce

  • 300 ml Chinese BBQ Sauce (Char Siu)

Chicken

  • 500 g chicken breast, cut into small thin strips
  • 4 tbsp cornflour (corn starch)
  • 2 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • Oil for frying, enough for shallow frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare components: First, prepare the Chinese BBQ Sauce, Asian Cabbage Slaw, and steam the bao buns, as these will all be assembled later in the recipe.
  2. Cut chicken: Slice the chicken breast into small thin strips to ensure quick, even cooking and easy filling for the buns.
  3. Coat chicken: In a large bowl, mix the cornflour and plain flour thoroughly. Add the chicken strips and toss until every piece is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
  4. Fry chicken: Heat a generous amount of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the coated chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until the chicken is browned on all sides and fully cooked. Transfer cooked chicken onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat this step with the remaining chicken, or use two pans simultaneously to speed up cooking.
  5. Warm sauce: Wipe the frying pan clean and return it to the stove on low heat. Pour in the Chinese BBQ sauce and warm it through for about one minute.
  6. Coat chicken with sauce: Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the pan and gently stir, ensuring all the chicken is well coated with the warm sticky BBQ sauce.
  7. Assemble bao buns: Stuff each steamed bao bun with a spoonful of Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw. Top with the sticky crispy chicken and serve immediately for a delicious and satisfying bite.

Notes

  • You can prepare the Asian-Style Cabbage Slaw and Chinese BBQ Sauce ahead of time to save prep work.
  • For quicker cooking, use two frying pans simultaneously.
  • If preferred, opt for deep frying for a crispier chicken exterior, but shallow frying works well too.
  • Steamed bao buns can be store-bought or homemade based on convenience.
  • Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for safety.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/sticky-crispy-chicken-bao-buns-recipe/