CHICKEN BAO BUNS

Golden, crispy chicken thighs paired with soft, pillowy bao buns make these Bao Buns a perfect quick snack or light lunch that you’ll crave again and again.

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These Chicken Bao Buns are perfect as a snack, lunch, or even an appetizer for guests. Plus, they're surprisingly simple to prepare!

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INGREDIENTS

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STEP 1

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Coat the chicken.

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Air fry the chicken.

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Steam the frozen bao buns then assemble.

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Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer or steamer basket for soft, pillowy results!

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CHICKEN BAO BUNS

Golden, crispy chicken thighs paired with soft, pillowy bao buns make these Bao Buns a perfect quick snack or light lunch that you’ll crave again and again.

Bao Buns Recipe

These Chicken Bao Buns are perfect as a snack, lunch, or even an appetizer for guests. Plus, they're surprisingly simple to prepare!

INGREDIENTS

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BAO BUNS

STEP 1

Prepare the cornflakes coating.

Coat the chicken.

STEP 2

Air fry the chicken.

STEP 3

Steam the frozen bao buns then assemble.

STEP 4

Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer or steamer basket for soft, pillowy results!

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