Dairy-Free Chicken Pau

Soft, fluffy, and entirely dairy-free, these homemade Chicken Pau buns are the perfect fusion of healthy and flavorful! Made from tender, yeast-risen dough and packed with a savory filling of minced chicken infused with soy sauce, fragrant ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, these buns are a delight for the senses. Ideal for those with dairy restrictions, the recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and warm water to create a pillowy bite. Steamed to perfection in just 20 minutes, these versatile buns make an excellent snack, appetizer, or lunchbox addition. Whether you're whipping up a batch for a family gathering or savoring them fresh out of the steamer, these Dairy-Free Chicken Pau are sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 7 grams instant yeast
• 25 grams sugar
• 180 ml warm water
• 25 ml vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250 grams chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onion
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and sugar.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Mince the chicken breast and place it in a bowl.

Step 5

Add soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, finely chopped green onion, and black pepper to the chicken. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release excess air and divide it into 8 equal portions.

Step 7

Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a disc using a rolling pin, about 10 cm in diameter.

Step 8

Place a tablespoon of chicken filling in the center of each disc, gather the edges of the dough, and pinch to seal, forming a bun.

Step 9

Place each bun on a small piece of parchment paper, seam side down.

Step 10

Set up a steamer with boiling water and carefully place the buns in the steamer basket, leaving space between each bun.

Step 11

Steam the buns over medium high heat for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the buns from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1925.8

Total Fat 48.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.3g
Cholesterol 215mg	0%
Sodium 4345.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121.4mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 1346.1mg	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: 22.7%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 54.8%