Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice 

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice 

Crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and that sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce all in one irresistible skillet.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

For the Fried Rice

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cups cooked rice (day-old, cold rice works best)
  • 1 cup frozen peas & carrots (or mixed veggies)
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

Instructions

  1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce
    In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Eggs
    Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
    Add beaten eggs with ½ tsp salt. Scramble gently, then remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken
    In the same skillet, add vegetable oil.
    Toss chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Cook over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Fry the Rice
    Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the skillet.
    Add rice and cook 2–3 minutes, breaking up clumps.
    Stir in vegetables and soy sauce. Cook until hot and slightly crispy.
  5. Combine Everything
    Return chicken and eggs to the skillet.
    Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and toss until evenly coated and creamy.
  6. Finish & Serve
    Garnish with green onions. Serve hot.

Tips for Best Flavor

  • Use cold rice for perfect fried rice texture.
  • Add extra sriracha if you like it spicy.
  • Swap chicken with shrimp for variation.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *