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Hot Honey Fried Chicken Bao

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Bao

with Cheesy Chips, Roasted Broccoli and Slaw Salad
4.0(731)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 09, 2026
Calories
830 kcal
Protein
48.4g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Soya
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

160 grams

Tenderstem® Broccoli

1 unit(s)

Lemon

30 grams

Hot Sauce

30 grams

Honey

20 grams

Cornflour

1 sachet(s)

Peri Peri Seasoning

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphites, Wheat, Barley, Celery, May contain traces of allergens)

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

6 unit(s)

Bao Buns

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

1 tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)3473 kJ
Energy (kcal)830 kcal
Fat23.6 g
of which saturates5.2 g
Carbohydrate107.2 g
of which sugars32.3 g
Dietary Fibre12.1 g
Protein48.4 g
Salt2.1 g
Potassium1314.4 mg
Calcium54.2 mg
Iron1.6 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Frying Pan
Bowl
Cling Film

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel). Halve any thick broccoli stems. 

Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

Pop the Tenderstem® broccoli onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. 

When the oven is hot, bake the chips on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins.

2

Meanwhile, quarter the lemon. 

In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce, honey and the mayo (see pantry for amount). Set the hot honey mayo aside. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min. 

In another large bowl, combine a good squeeze of lemon juice with the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper, then set the dressing aside. 

3

In another large bowl, put the cornflour peri peri seasoning into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.

Cut the chicken breasts lengthways into 1cm wide strips. Add the chicken strips to the bowl and turn them over in the cornflour to coat well. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Put a large frying pan on high heat and add enough oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken. 

4

Once hot, carefully lay the chicken into the pan, reduce the heat to medium-high and fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 8-10 mins total.

Turn every 2-3 mins and adjust the heat as necessary. Discard any cornflour left in the bowl. Once cooked, remove from the heat and place the chicken onto kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, when the chips are halfway through cooking, remove them from the oven, sprinkle over the cheese and toss to coat. Pop them back in the oven and add the broccoli tray to the middle shelf of the oven for the remaining time.

5

Place the bao buns into a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp water. Cover the bowl with cling film and microwave, 800W: 30 secs / 900W: 25 secs / 1000W: 25 secs. Once cooked, leave to rest for 30 secs before removing the cling film. TIP: If your baos aren't piping hot, cook for a further 10-15 secs.

If you don't have a microwave, place the bao buns onto a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle with a little water, then fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel. Bake on the middle shelf until warm and fluffy, 3-4 mins.

Just before serving, add the coleslaw and baby leaf mix to the dressing bowl and toss together. 

6

Transfer the warmed bao buns to your plates, then fill with the fried chicken. Spoon in the hot honey mayo. 

Serve your bao buns with the chips, roasted broccoli and remaining salad alongside. 

Pop any remaining lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over. 

Enjoy!

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