Korean-Inspired Chicken Bao Buns
Korean-Inspired Chicken Bao Buns

Korean-Inspired Chicken Bao Buns

with kimchi, slaw & coriander

There is a new ingredient in your box! Kimchi is a spicy condiment from Korean cuisine. It consists of fermented vegetables (usually cabbage) and various spices.

Tags:
Family
Allergens:
Wheat
Sesame
Soy

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate information about ingredients and allergens

Total Time35 minutes
Cooking Time35 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

3 piece

Bao buns

(Contains Wheat)

1 piece

Chicken breast

½ sachet(s)

Korean-style spice mix

(Contains Wheat, Sesame, Soy)

½ piece

[Persian] cucumber

5 g

Fresh coriander

(May be present Celery)

½ piece

Garlic

10 milliliters

Soy sauce

(Contains Soy, Wheat)

5 milliliters

Sesame oil

(Contains Sesame)

100 g

Slaw mix

½ piece

Onion

25 g

Kimchi

Not included in your delivery

25 g

Flour

30 milliliters

Sunflower oil

30 milliliters

Water

1 tablespoon

Honey [or plant-based alternative]

1 tablespoon

White wine vinegar

2 teaspoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon

[Plant-based] mayonnaise

to taste

Salt and pepper

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)4366 kJ
Calories1043 kcal
Fat38.7 g
Saturated Fat5.9 g
Carbohydrate128.5 g
Sugar39.5 g
Dietary Fiber8.4 g
Protein45.6 g
Salt3.6 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Bowl
Salad Bowl
Large Bowl
Tall-Sided Pan
Paper Towel
Plate
Saucepan

Cooking Steps

Prepare
1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a bowl, combine the white wine vinegar with the sugar. Slice the cucumber and cut the onion into half rings, then transfer both to the bowl. Season to taste with salt, then toss well to combine. Set aside until serving, stirring occasionally.

Make the coleslaw
2

In a salad bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the slaw mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

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Prepare the chicken
3

Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper and then cut into 2cm chunks. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the Korean-style spices with the flour and the water, so as to make a batter (see pantry for amounts). Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Check if the oil is hot enough by adding a drop of batter to the pan. If it starts bubbling immediately, it's hot enough to fry the chicken.

Fry the chicken
4

Prepare a plate lined with kitchen paper. Coat the chicken with the batter and then transfer carefully to the frying pan (see Tip). Fry the chicken for 5 - 6 minutes until golden-brown, carefully turning halfway.

Tip: if the oil spatters, reduce the heat and carefully cover with the lid.

Make the sauce
5

Crush or mince the garlic and transfer to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce and honey, then mix well to combine. Allow to reduce gently for 1 - 2 minutes into a thick sauce. Meanwhile, bake the bao buns in the oven for 4 - 5 minutes. Roughly chop the coriander in the meantime.

Serve
6

Spread some of the sauce inside the bao buns and then fill with the pickled vegetables, the slaw, the kimchi* and the fried chicken. Drizzle over the rest of the sauce and garnish with the coriander.

*Take care, this ingredient is spicy! Use as preferred.