Recipe · 29 Sep 2025

Butter Chicken Bao Buns

These Butter Chicken Bao Buns are a bold fusion of South Asian flavour and Asian street food vibes. Using store-bought buns and leftover chicken, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for finger food spreads, casual meals, or styled food photography.

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Course Dinner, Lunch

Servings 6 -8 buns

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
2 tsp butter
2 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp garlic & ginger paste
¼ cup tomato purée or Passata
⅓ cup cream or coconut cream
Salt & sugar to taste
Optional: chopped coriander

For Assembly:

Store-bought bao buns steamed as per package
Sliced cucumber or pickled onions
Coriander or microgreens
Yoghurt drizzle optional

Instructions

In a pan, melt butter. Add garlic & ginger, then spices. Toast gently, then add tomato purée and cook 2–3 min. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in shredded chicken and cook until coated and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and sugar.
Fill each bao bun with a spoonful of butter chicken, top with cucumber or pickled onion, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of yoghurt if desired.