Bao Buns With Crispy Chicken And Coleslaw

Bao Buns with Crispy Chicken and Coleslaw

2025 Min

Soft and fluffy bao buns filled with crispy golden chicken and a refreshing coleslaw salad – the perfect balance of textures and flavors. This Asian-inspired street food favorite is easy to make at home and great for sharing. Serve warm.

Ingredients 4 Portions

  • For the chicken:

  • For the coleslaw:

    • 200 gcarrots, grated
    • 300 gcabbage, grated
    • 150 gpurple cabbage, grated
    • 2 spring onions, sliced
    • 100 gmayonnaise
    • 1 tbspGreek yogurt
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For serving:

    • 8 bao buns
    • Sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into strips. Pour 500 ml of cold water into one bowl and the Kotányi coating mix into another.

  2. 2

    Dip each piece of chicken briefly into the water, then immediately coat it with the Kotányi mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan to 160 °C and fry the chicken for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a strainer to remove excess oil.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix the vegetables, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and seasonings. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Fill each bao bun with 1 tablespoon of coleslaw and about 50 g of crispy chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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