Lemon Za’atar Fried Chicken Bao
Fluffy cloud-like steamed buns filled with crispy fried chicken tossed in Lemon Za’atar Gochujang glaze, pickled radishes and cucumbers, and topped with cilantro and sesame seeds.
Ingredients per serving
Prepare the Fried Chicken
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Gluten free gochujang paste 0.25 cup
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Honey 6.0 Tbsp
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Chicken thigh meat - boneless and skinless 3.0 lbs
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Flour, as needed
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Oil for frying
Pickle the Vegetables
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Vinegar, rice wine 2.0 cups
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Water 1.0 cup
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Sugar 3.0 Tbsp
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Salt 2.0 tsp
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Radishes, julienned 0.5 lb
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Cucumber, thinly sliced in half moons 1.0 lb
Finish the Dish
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Steamed buns 30.0 each
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Lettuce, romaine 30.0 leaves
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Cilantro leaves 1.0 cup
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Sesame seeds, toasted 0.25 cup
Preparation
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Prepare the Fried Chicken
- To make the glaze, combine the Hellmann's® Lemon Zaatar, gochujang paste and honey. Whisk well and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into strips. Dredge in flour, then deep fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss the chicken with the glaze until evenly coated.
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Pickle the Vegetables
- Bring the rice wine vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Pour over the radishes and cucumbers. Bring to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate.
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Finish the Dish
- Build the steamed buns, starting with lettuce, followed by fried chicken, pickled radish and cucumber, and cilantro. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve 3 per portion.
