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Katsu Glazed Chicken Bao Buns

with Creamy Slaw
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 07, 2025
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Calories
872 kcal
Protein
54g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Celery
  • Mustard
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Gluten
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
  • Soy
  • Walnut
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

330 g

Chicken Breast

1 packet

Japanese Curry Paste

(Contains: Celery, Mustard;)

1 packet

Deluxe Salad Mix

1

Spring Onion

1 packet

Sesame Dressing

(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat; May be present: Milk.)

1 sachet

Everything Garnish

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Milk, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Gluten, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Peanuts, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Soy, Walnut, Wheat.)

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

2

Potato

1 packet

Japanese Dressing

(Contains: Sesame, Soy;)

6

Gua Bao Bun

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1

Cucumber

2

Red Radish

Calories872 kcal
Energy (kJ)3650 kJ
Fat21 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate98.5 g
of which sugars27.3 g
Dietary Fibre8.7 g
Protein54 g
Sodium1630 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

1

If you've swapped to chicken breast, cut chicken into 2cm chunks.

--------------CCM TEXT-------------- • Boil the kettle. • Thinly slice spring onion. • Grate carrot. • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. • In a medium heatproof bowl, combine katsu paste, the boiling water (see ingredients), butter and brown sugar, until smooth.

2

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. In the last minute, add katsu mixture as above.

--------------CCM TEXT-------------- • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • In the last minute of cook time, add katsu mixture, tossing to coat, until slightly reduced.

3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook tofu, tossing until browned, 3-4 minutes. • In the last minute of cook time, add katsu mixture, tossing to coat, until slightly reduced.

4

Fill buns with katsu glazed chicken and creamy slaw.

--------------CCM TEXT-------------- • To a medium bowl, combine carrot, shredded cabbage mix, mayonnaise and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste. • Uncover bao buns, then gently halve. Fill buns with katsu glazed chicken and creamy slaw. • Sprinkle over spring onion to serve. Enjoy!

5

• Place gua bao buns on a plate with a small splash of water (just a small splash so they stay fluffy!). • Cover with cling wrap or a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Set aside for 1 minute.

6

• Uncover bao buns, then gently halve. Fill buns with katsu glazed Japanese tofu and some creamy slaw. • Serve with sesame fries, spicy cucumbers and any remaining slaw. Enjoy!

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