Ev’s Crispy Bao Bun Recipe w/ Japanese Slaw
When it comes to easy, crowd-pleasing meals, Ev’s Foodie Diaries (@evsfoodiediaries) knows exactly what she’s doing. She recently shared these crispy chicken bao buns using our Japanese Slaw, and let’s just say… we’re obsessed.
Making bao buns at home is surprisingly easy and once you try these, they’ll quickly become a weekly staple.
Think golden, crispy chicken, soft fluffy bao, and a fresh, crunchy slaw to bring it all together. It’s the perfect mix of indulgent and fresh and exactly the kind of meal that feels impressive without the effort.
The best part? It starts with our Japanese Slaw Salad with Sesame Mayo, so you can skip the chopping and get straight to the good bit.
What You’ll Need
Here’s everything Ev used to build these crispy bao buns:
• 5 chicken tenderloins
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, whisked
• Olive oil for frying
• 3 cups Salad Servers Japanese Slaw Salad with Sesame Mayo
• ½ large cucumber, diced
• 10 frozen bao buns
• Sriracha, coriander & crushed peanuts (to serve)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Coat the chicken
Dip each tenderloin into the flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. -
Fry until crispy
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken until golden, crispy, and cooked through. -
Steam the bao buns
Prepare the bao buns according to packet instructions until soft and fluffy. -
Slice the chicken
Cut into bite-sized chunks for easy assembling. -
Build your bao buns
Start with a generous layer of Japanese Slaw, add crispy chicken, then cucumber. Finish with sriracha, coriander, and crushed peanuts.
Watch Evelyn make it HERE...
Why We Love This Recipe
This is one of those meals that looks like you’ve gone all out… but is secretly so simple.
The crispy chicken brings the crunch, the bao buns keep things soft and fluffy, and the Japanese Slaw ties it all together with fresh, tangy flavour. Because it’s already pre-made and perfectly dressed, there’s no need to prep veggies or mix sauces, it’s all done for you.
It’s a total lazy host hack and perfect for:
- Easy weeknight dinners
- Casual entertaining
- Sharing-style meals with friends
About Our Japanese Slaw Salad
Our Japanese Slaw with Sesame Mayo is packed with fresh, crunchy goodness. Think crunchy red and white cabbage with julienne carrot, soy beans and arame seaweed, finished with a roast sesame and miso dressing. The dressing is packed separately so rest assured that the salad is super crunchy and fresh.
It’s designed to add instant flavour and texture to any dish, whether you’re building bao buns, serving up a BBQ spread, or just stocking your fridge for the week.
No prep, no mess, just a seriously good salad that works with everything.
Selection of Slaws
We also have a range of Coleslaws you can see here.
More from Ev's Foodie Diaries
Loved this one? Try Evelyn's Quick San Choy Bow with Glass Noodle & Asian Vegetable Salad, another 20-minute dinner that looks like a lot more effort than it is.
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