Asian Bang Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun Tacos

Crunchy, saucy, and totally irresistible — these Asian Bang Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun Tacos combine tender fried chicken tossed in Blazing Star Asian Bang Sauce, nestled in soft steamed bao buns and topped with crisp cucumber slices and sesame seeds. A fusion of BBQ flair and Korean street food right at your table.

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📋Quick Recipe Card

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🛒Ingredients

Bao Buns / Tacos

• 3 cups all-purpose flour 
• 3 tbsp sugar 
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast 
• 2 tsp baking powder 
• ½ tsp salt 
• 1 cup warm water
• ¼ cup vegetable shortening

Korean Fried Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 
• 1 cup corn starch 
• Blazing Star Beef Rub 
• Blazing Star Asian Bang Sauce
• Sliced cucumbers (for topping)

Garnish / Assembly

• Sesame seeds 

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🔥Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Bao Buns / Taco Shells

• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt.
• Add warm water and mix until dough forms. Then add vegetable shortening and knead until smooth (about 5 minutes).
• Place dough in a bowl, coat lightly in oil, cover, and let rise ~1 hour until doubled.
• After rising, roll out dough to ~¼ inch thickness, use a 3-inch cutter to cut circles. Brush oil on top, fold in half, and gently roll over to shape the bao.
• Steam buns in a bamboo steamer or electric steamer for 15 minutes, spaced apart.

Prepare the Chicken

• Slice chicken thighs into thin strips. Season thoroughly with Blazing Star Beef Rub.
• Place chicken strips in a bowl of corn starch and ensure all sides are coated.
• Heat oil to 350–375°F (175–190°C). Fry chicken strips until golden brown (3–5 minutes). Drain.

Sauce the Chicken

• Transfer the fried strips into a bowl and coat with Blazing Star Asian Bang Sauce thoroughly.

Assemble the Bao Bun Tacos

• Open steamed buns gently. Do not separate them fully.
• On the bottom half, dab some Asian Bang Sauce.
• Add 3 thin cucumber slices inside.
• Place 1–2 strips of "sauced" fried chicken.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Serve Immediately

• Serve while buns are warm and chicken is crispy.

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💡Pro Tips

• Let the buns steam properly — don’t overstack them, or they’ll stick.
• Use Blazing Star Asian Bang Sauce generously but balance it so it doesn’t over-saturate the bun.
• Crisp cucumber slices add freshness and crunch — don’t skip them.
• Maintain oil temp for frying — too cold and chicken gets greasy, too hot and burns.
• If making ahead, you can partially fry the chicken, then re-crisp just before serving.

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🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star Beef Rub
• Blazing Star Asian Bang Sauce