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Quick Sticky Chicken Bao

A delicious and quick recipe for sticky chicken bao, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 500 grams chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Bao Buns
  • 8 pieces bao buns store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro fresh
  • 1 cup scallions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Prepare the Bao
  1. Steam the bao buns according to package instructions until warm.
  2. Assemble the bao by placing cooked chicken in the bun and topping with cucumber, cilantro, and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.

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