Steamed Chicken Bao Buns
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly fluffy and savory Steamed Chicken Bao Buns, a perfect combination of tender, pillowy dough and a flavorful, umami-rich chicken filling. Crafted with all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of sugar, the dough rises to airy perfection, while the filling features diced chicken infused with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatic garlic and ginger. The buns are carefully shaped, steamed until soft and glossy, and served warm, making them an ideal snack, appetizer, or centerpiece for your next gathering. Quick to prepare in under 90 minutes and yielding 12 servings, this recipe ensures every bite is filled with comforting, restaurant-quality deliciousness. Whether you're looking to explore Asian-inspired cuisine or simply elevate your cooking repertoire, these homemade bao buns are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 50 grams Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 250 milliliters Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 250 grams Chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the chicken filling: In a bowl, mix the diced chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chopped green onions.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the chicken mixture until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry, then add it to the chicken mixture. Stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
Flatten each ball into a disk, place about a tablespoon of chicken filling in the center, and pinch the edges to close the bao buns.
Place each bao bun on a small piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking, then arrange them in a steamer basket.
Cover and let the bao buns rise for an additional 15 minutes.
Steam the buns over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the steamer and serve warm.
Enjoy your delicious chicken bao buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 223 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 4559 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.3 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 134.9 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*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.
