Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a fusion dish featuring crispy, seasoned chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over flavorful fried rice with scrambled eggs and fresh vegetables. It’s a satisfying, easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Toss cubed chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Air fry at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through. Keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. Scramble beaten eggs with salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining sesame oil, then carrots, white onion, and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add cooled rice, break up clumps, and stir into vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir well and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang sauce. Serve chicken over fried rice and drizzle remaining sauce on top. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture, or cool freshly cooked rice before using.
- Adjust sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce to control spiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or soy sauce to maintain moisture.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
