Fried Chicken Steam Buns (2) Recipe
Hot jam, horseradish, dill pickle
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Ingredients
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Bun Ingredients
Fried Chicken Ingredients
Condiments
Method
Bun Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the activated yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- 4
Shape Buns
After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bun and place on a parchment-lined steamer basket.
- 5
Steam Buns
Cover the buns with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Then steam the buns over boiling water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 6
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and chicken thighs. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 7
Prepare Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Coat Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 9
Fry Chicken
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble Buns
Take a steamed bun, place a piece of fried chicken on it, and top with hot jam, horseradish, and dill pickle slices. Cover with the top bun.
- 11
Serve
Enjoy your delicious fried chicken steam buns warm!
