Name: Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes; 15 ml vegetable oil; 5 g paprika; 3 g garlic powder; 6 g kosher salt; 1.5 g ground black pepper; 240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided; 30 ml sesame oil, divided; 4 large eggs, beaten; 2.5 g kosher salt; 2 large carrots, diced; 1 large white onion, diced; 60 ml green onions, diced, plus extra for garnish; 5 g garlic, minced; 700 g long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled; 60 ml unsalted butter, melted; 5 ml lemon juice; 30 ml soy sauce; 53 g frozen peas

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

A delightful dish that combines crispy chicken, fragrant garlic, and colorful vegetables, featuring a spicy and creamy Bang Bang sauce.

Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
15 ml vegetable oil
5 g paprika
3 g garlic powder
6 g kosher salt
1.5 g ground black pepper
240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided
30 ml sesame oil, divided
4 large eggs, beaten
2.5 g kosher salt
2 large carrots, diced
1 large white onion, diced
60 ml green onions, diced, plus extra for garnish
5 g garlic, minced
700 g long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
60 ml unsalted butter, melted
5 ml lemon juice
30 ml soy sauce
53 g frozen peas

Instructions

Combine chicken cubes with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Air fry chicken in a single layer for 11–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and cover with foil.
In a large skillet, heat 15 ml of sesame oil over high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove to a plate.
Lower heat to medium-high, add remaining sesame oil, and sauté diced carrots, white onion, and green onions for about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps, and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Mix in scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and frozen peas. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until hot.
Toss cooked chicken with 120 ml of Bang Bang sauce. Serve fried rice topped with sauced chicken and drizzle with remaining Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with extra green onions.

Notes

Use leftover rice for the best texture and adjust the Bang Bang sauce for your spice preference.

Author: a-juana-m-benedict
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Poultry

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: chicken fried rice, bang bang sauce, leftover rice, easy dinner, Asian cuisine