Chicken Bao Buns

Soft, pillowy, and bursting with flavor, these Chicken Bao Buns bring together tender homemade steamed buns and a savory, aromatic chicken filling for the ultimate street food-inspired experience. The fluffy bao dough is made from scratch, using a combination of all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and sugar for the perfect texture, while the chicken is marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger for bold, umami-packed flavors. Fresh, crunchy cucumber and scallions add a crisp, refreshing contrast to each bite. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or even meal-prep, these bao buns are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you're a fan of Asian-inspired cuisine or simply looking to try a new cooking adventure, these chicken bao buns will elevate your culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 400 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 50 grams Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 200 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 small Cucumber
• 3 stalks Scallions
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 7

Julienne the cucumber and slice the scallions thinly. Set aside for later use.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on a floured surface.

Step 9

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

Step 10

Flatten each ball into an oval shape using a rolling pin.

Step 11

Brush a small amount of vegetable oil on the surface of each oval, then fold it in half.

Step 12

Place each folded bun on a small piece of parchment paper.

Step 13

Set up a steamer (or use a pan with a steaming rack) and bring water to a boil.

Step 14

Steam the buns over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until expanded and fluffy.

Step 15

While the buns are steaming, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

Step 16

Remove buns from the steamer and fill them with cooked chicken, cucumber, and scallions.

Step 17

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade chicken bao buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1458.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2809.5

Total Fat 50.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.2g
Cholesterol 431.4mg	0%
Sodium 6981.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 395.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 67.1g
Protein 192.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.0mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 2514.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.2%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 56.4%