Mediterranean Diet Chicken Bao
Elevate your bao bun game with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken Bao recipe, a fusion of Asian street food and bold Mediterranean flavors. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are seasoned with a medley of cumin, coriander, oregano, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. Each fluffy, steamed bao bun is filled with thin slices of cucumber, tomato, red onion, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and finished with a creamy dollop of homemade tzatziki sauce for a refreshing twist. Perfect for a light lunch or crowd-pleasing party appetizer, this dish combines healthy ingredients, vibrant colors, and irresistible textures that make every bite unforgettable. Whether you're seeking Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipes or creative ways to use bao buns, this tasty creation checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 units bao buns
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours for best flavor.
Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
While the chicken is resting, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Chop the fresh parsley.
Gently steam the bao buns according to the package instructions, typically about 5 minutes until soft and warm.
Assemble the bao: open each bao bun and place a few slices of grilled chicken, a slice each of cucumber and tomato, a few rings of red onion, and a sprinkle of parsley inside.
Top with a dollop of tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.8 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 8416 mg | 366% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 387.9 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 210.7 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 893 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 31.3 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 3984 mg | 85% | |
*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.
