Firecracker Orange Chicken Buns
Lightly fried chicken is coated in a spicy orange sauce and sandwiched inside steamed bao buns, along with fresh herbs and Kewpie mayo.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup honey
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons soy sauce
- 1
- 2teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1teaspoon garlic powder
- 3⁄4teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4teaspoon ginger powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 1
- 1cup cornstarch
- bao bun, prepared according to package instructions
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- kewpie mayonnaise
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DIRECTIONS
- Add the honey, soy sauce, orange juice and zest, sriracha, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ginger powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F.
- Add cornstarch to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour, shake off excess, and fry for 4-5 minutes. Drain on a rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Pour the sauce mixture into a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Let the mixture come to a simmer and let cook for 1 – 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- To build the sandwiches, place parsley leaves in the buns, then top with 3 – 4 chicken pieces, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Top with a squeeze of Kewpie.
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