Honey Butter Chicken Bao Bites
Honey Butter Chicken Bao Bites are your new go-to dish for impressing family and friends. These fluffy bao buns are filled with tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce, making each bite a delightful experience. Perfect for gatherings, meal prep, or a cozy night in, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to steal the show.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 bao bites) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 bao buns
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Steam bao buns according to package instructions until fluffy (about 10 minutes).
- Fill each bao bun with the saucy chicken and top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bao bites (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms. Add chili flakes to the sauce for some heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.