Steamed Chicken Baozi

Fluffy steamed buns filled with savory chicken, perfect for a quick snack or a hearty meal.

Steamed Chicken Baozi

The delectable smells wafting on a plume of steam from a just opened steamer basket will surely make your day! Chicken Baozi are traditional Chinese steamed buns filled with a delicious, savory chicken mixture. The dough is soft and fluffy, while the filling is a blend of ground chicken, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, creating a mouthwatering combination. These buns are steamed to perfection, resulting in a tender exterior and a juicy, flavorful filling inside. They make for an excellent appetizer, snack, or even a main dish when paired with a side of dipping sauce or vegetables.

Total Time

75 Minutes

Cuisine

Chinese

Ingredients

Calories

210

In a bowl, mix chicken, mushroom, egg, spring onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, salt, sesame oil, corn flour and water to form a moist paste. Cover and put in the fridge.
Meanwhile, add sugar and yeast to the lukewarm water, stir and set it aside for 15 minutes. When yeast mix is foamy, pour it into the flour while stirring. Once flour starts to come together, add in the oil and knead into a soft dough. Knead about 15 – 20mins until dough is smooth. Cover and let it rise in room temperature till double in size (around 30mins). Knead till smooth (around 5mins). Roll the dough into a cylinder shape. Cut and divide the dough to 8 equal portions.
Use a rolling pin to flatten each dough ball to a 3″ circle. The center should be slightly thicker than the edges. Place a portion of the filling in the middle. Pinch the top part as you rotate the bun (bao) in a circular motion to enclose the opening
Place the baos on a parchment paper and arrange them on a steamer. Steam in low heat for approximately 15 min.
After 15 mins, turn off heat, and keep the lid on. Let the buns ‘rest’ for 5 mins before opening the lid. Serve hot. ‘Bun Appétit!’