Description
A flavorful one-dish meal combining crispy bang bang chicken with vibrant fried rice, vegetables, and scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup bang bang sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Air-fry at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 165°F inside. Keep warm.
- Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Scramble eggs with salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium-high, add remaining oil, carrots, onion, and green onions. Cook for ~5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cooled rice and stir, letting it crisp up lightly for 2–3 minutes.
- Return eggs to the pan with butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir until everything’s hot and coated.
- Toss chicken with ½ cup bang bang sauce.
- Plate rice, top with sauced chicken, drizzle more sauce if desired, and sprinkle with green onions.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Try cauliflower rice or brown rice for a different texture or a healthier alternative.
- Add bell peppers, corn, or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
- For quicker cooking, use shrimp instead of chicken.
- Increase the spice level by adding diced jalapeños or more sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
