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
Prepare the Fried Chicken
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Gluten free gochujang paste 0.25 cup
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Honey 6 Tbsp
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Chicken thigh meat - boneless and skinless 3 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 cups
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Water 1 cup
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Sugar 3 Tbsp
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Salt 2 tsp
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Radishes, julienned 0.5 lb
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Cucumber, thinly sliced in half moons 1 lb
Finish the Dish
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Steamed buns 30 each
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Lettuce, romaine 30 leaves
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Cilantro leaves 1 cup
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Sesame seeds, toasted (if desired) 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.