Chicken Pau

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Chicken Pau recipe, a perfect fusion of fluffy steamed buns and savory chicken filling. The tender dough, made from all-purpose flour and enriched with milk, rises to pillowy perfection, while the aromatic filling combines finely chopped chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger for a burst of umami flavor. A dash of spring onions and a cornstarch-thickened sauce tie the filling together beautifully. These homemade chicken buns are steamed to airy softness, making them ideal for a comforting snack or a flavorful addition to your next meal. Whether you're a fan of Asian-inspired cuisine or simply love freshly steamed buns, this recipe is sure to impress. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a cozy night in!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 150 milliliters Milk
• 250 grams Boneless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

To make the dough, in a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Heat the milk gently until warm but not hot and add it to the dry ingredients along with the vegetable oil.

Step 3

Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for at least 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

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

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the chicken filling. Finely chop the chicken breast.

Step 6

In a pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the chopped chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.

Step 8

Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, chopped spring onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add it to the pan. Cook until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 10

After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles and divide it into 8-10 equal portions.

Step 11

Flatten a piece of dough into a disc shape and place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center.

Step 12

Gather the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch to seal it, forming a bun.

Step 13

Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Let the filled buns rest for another 15 minutes.

Step 14

Prepare a steamer with boiling water and place the buns on parchment paper inside the steamer. Make sure to leave space between each bun.

Step 15

Steam the chicken pau in batches for about 15 minutes or until the buns are fluffy and cooked through.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade chicken pau.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(867.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941.3

Total Fat 41.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 228.9mg	0%
Sodium 3659.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 112.6g	0%

Vitamin D 68.1IU	0%
Calcium 304.0mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1516.5mg	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: 19.4%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 57.4%