Crispy Chicken Bao Buns

Crispy Chicken Bao Buns

with Sweet Chili Mayo & Ponzu Roasted Broccoli

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with Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces

cook time

30 min

Our beloved bao buns are back! These soft, pillowy steamed buns are the perfect partner for crispy chicken tossed in a vibrant sauce made with spicy sambal oelek, sweet chili, and creamy mayo. You'll pile the chicken onto the buns alongside cooling cucumber, then serve it all with roasted broccoli for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

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Our beloved bao buns are back! These soft, pillowy steamed buns are the perfect partner for crispy chicken tossed in a vibrant sauce made with spicy sambal oelek, sweet chili, and creamy mayo. You'll pile the chicken onto the buns alongside cooling cucumber, then serve it all with roasted broccoli for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Nutrition

750 Cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz

Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces

4 each

Bao Buns

8 oz

Broccoli

1 each

Persian Cucumbers

1 tbsp

Sambal Oelek

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

1 tbsp

Mirin (salted cooking wine)

3 tbsp

Sweet Chili Sauce

1 tbsp

Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce

¼ cup

Cornstarch

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets. Thinly slice the cucumber(s) into rounds. Place in a bowl; add the mirin and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and as much of the sambal oelek as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets. Thinly slice the cucumber(s) into rounds. Place in a bowl; add the mirin and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and as much of the sambal oelek as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

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step 2

Roast & finish the broccoli

Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 14 to 18 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven. Top with the ponzu sauce; carefully toss to coat.

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step 3

Cook & dress the chicken

Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch; toss to coat. In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of cornstarch sizzles immediately when added, add the coated chicken in an even layer (discarding any excess cornstarch). Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Discarding any excess oil from the pan, carefully transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl of sauce; stir to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

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step 4

Finish the buns & serve your dish

Arrange the bao buns on a plate in an even layer; cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened and heated through. Carefully open the buns; fill each with the dressed chicken and marinated cucumber(s). Serve the finished buns with the finished broccoli on the side. Enjoy!

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