Mango Chicken Bao Buns

Carrots Red Onions Cucumber Rice Vinegar Granulated Sugar Bao Buns Chicken Breast Mango Chutney Honey Soy Sauce Chilli Flakes Fresh Coriander Sesame Seeds
  • Step 1.

    Start by pickling the carrots: Peel the carrots into ribbons and place them in a bowl. Add rice vinegar and sugar to the carrots and let sit for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2.

    Prepare the bao bun dough according to the package instructions. Divide into small balls and steam for 10-12 minutes until puffy and cooked through.

  • Step 3.

    Chop the chicken into small bites. Cut the onion and cucumber into strips.

  • Step 4.

    Heat a frying pan with a bit of oil. Fry diced chicken until golden and cooked through, approximately 8 minutes.

  • Step 5.

    Add mango chutney, honey, soy sauce, and a pinch of chili flakes and thickened to create the sauce.

  • Step 6.

    Assemble the bao buns by opening each bun and filling with a spoonful of mango chicken, topped with onion and cucumber and then add pickled carrots to the side. Finish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves.