Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful one-pan meal that blends crispy chicken, fluffy rice, mixed vegetables, and a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
- 3 cups day-old cooked white rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan and pan-fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and green onions until fragrant.
- Add frozen vegetables and cook until heated through.
- Push vegetables to the side, crack in the eggs, scramble, and mix with veggies.
- Add the rice, breaking up clumps, and mix thoroughly with the vegetables and eggs.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over, and stir until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a variation.
- Add pineapple or peanuts for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
