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Gochujang Chicken Steamed Buns

Gochujang Chicken Steamed Buns

Soft, fluffy bao buns filled with spicy gochujang chicken, crisp vegetables, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. A perfect fusion of bold Korean flavors and comforting textures.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 8 steamed bao buns
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayo (mayo mixed with gochujang or sriracha)

Instructions

  1. Set up your steamer and bring water to a simmer. Let bao buns thaw if frozen.
  2. Mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
  4. Cook marinated chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked. Slice into bite-size pieces.
  5. Steam bao buns for 5–7 minutes until soft and warm.
  6. Fill each bun with chicken, cucumber, carrot, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use store-bought frozen bao buns to save time.
  • Double the chicken for future meals like rice bowls or wraps.
  • Keep buns covered while steaming to prevent drying out.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Steamed and Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Korean Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 buns
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: gochujang chicken bao, steamed buns, Korean bao, spicy chicken buns, Asian street food