Gluten-Free Chicken Pau

Discover the perfect blend of tender, flavorful filling and soft, pillowy dough with this Gluten-Free Chicken Pau recipe. Designed to meet dietary needs without compromising taste, these steamed buns are made with a gluten-free all-purpose flour mix and enhanced with tapioca starch and xanthan gum for a light yet chewy texture. Filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground chicken, gluten-free soy and oyster sauces, and a hint of sesame oil, these buns burst with umami in every bite. The dough rises beautifully for a fluffy finish, while the cornstarch-thickened filling guarantees a satisfying, moist center. Ready in just an hour, these chicken pau are perfect for special occasions, meal prep, or a cozy snack. Serve them hot and garnish with fresh green onions for an irresistible gluten-free treat the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2.5 teaspoons dry active yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon, mixed with 1 tablespoon water cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Mix the yeast mixture, almond milk, and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the chicken filling by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.

Step 6

Stir in the gluten-free soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and half of the chopped green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and cook until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Step 8

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a disc about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 9

Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each disc. Gather the edges of the dough around the filling, pinch to seal, and shape into a small bun.

Step 10

Arrange the filled buns on a piece of parchment paper, seam side down, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat a steamer with water on high heat. Once the water is boiling, place the buns in the steamer basket (leaving some space between each bun) and steam for 15-20 minutes.

Step 12

Garnish the steamed chicken pau with the remaining green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1578.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3072.2

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 5052.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 497.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 105.5g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 451.5mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 3227.7mg	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: 23.4%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 63.2%