Description
A bold, flavor-packed twist on traditional fried rice with crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, mixed with fluffy rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- Cornstarch (for coating the chicken)
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Cooked jasmine or long-grain rice (preferably cold, day-old rice works best)
- Eggs
- Frozen peas and carrots mix
- Green onions, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Mayonnaise (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- Sweet chili sauce (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- Sriracha (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- Honey or sugar (optional, for extra sweetness in the Bang Bang Sauce)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, fry the chicken in oil until it’s golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, scramble the eggs, then push them to one side.
- Add garlic, frozen vegetables, and rice to the skillet, stirring everything together and cooking until heated through.
- Drizzle in soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing to combine.
- For the bang bang sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over it, and gently fold everything together until coated evenly.
- Finish with chopped green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat using a skillet with a splash of water or microwave for 1-2 minutes. For crispy chicken, broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.
- Bake the chicken instead of frying for a healthier option.
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used for a low-carb alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
