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Oyster Sauce Chicken Bao Buns

Oyster Sauce Chicken Bao Buns

with Garlic Aioli & Pickled Cucumber | Serves 2
4.5(83)Review summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
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Protein
: 
40g protein
Preparation Time
: 
15 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Molluscs
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
/ Serving 2 people

1

cucumber

1

carrot

1 packet

oyster sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Molluscs, Wheat)

1 packet

chicken thigh

1 packet

Gua Bao Bun

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

1 packet

garlic aioli

(Contains: Eggs)

1 bag

coriander

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

brown sugar

¼ cup

vinegar (white wine or rice wine)

Energy (kJ)3563 kJ
Fat29.9 g
of which saturates5.6 g
Carbohydrate90.4 g
of which sugars34.6 g
Protein40 g
Sodium2980 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

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1
1

• Slice cucumber into thin sticks. • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. • Add cucumber to pickling liquid. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2
2

• Meanwhile, grate carrot. Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing, until browned and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 5-6 minutes. • Add oyster sauce and the brown sugar, stirring until well combined.

3
3

• Meanwhile, 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.

4
4

• Drain pickled cucumber. • Uncover bao buns, then gently halve. • Spread each bun with garlic aioli, then fill with carrot, some pickled cucumber, chicken and torn coriander. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the sweet-savoury combination, praising the dish as delicious and full of flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Many found it quick and easy to prepare, though some felt it was a bit fiddly to assemble.
  • Suggestions: Several recommend cutting the chicken into strips instead of chunks for easier eating.
  • Leftovers: Best served warm; not ideal as a cold lunch box option for school.
  • Texture: Some found the buns broke easily after microwaving, making assembly messy.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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