Steamed Bao with Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken tucked into soft steamed bao buns, drizzled with a simple soy-mayo sauce and topped with red onion and microgreens. A fun, quick dinner that's sure to please.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Slice the 1 lb chicken breast into 1/2-inch thick strips. Set up a breading station: 0.5 cup flour in one bowl, 1 beaten egg in another, and 1 cup panko in a third.
Step 2
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently to coat. Place breaded strips on a plate.
Step 3
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the chicken in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix 0.25 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
Step 5
Steam the 4 bao buns according to package instructions, about 5 minutes, until soft and fluffy.
Step 6
Open each bun and spread with the soy-mayo sauce. Add fried chicken, top with thinly sliced red onion and microgreens if you have them. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- steamer basket
- mixing bowls
- tongs
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
