Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with peas, carrots, and fluffy scrambled eggs—topped with juicy, crispy chicken glazed in sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce for the ultimate skillet meal!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for crispiness
- 1 tbsp oil for pan-frying
- For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- For the Fried Rice
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss lightly with cornstarch if desired. Sear in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Brush with Bang Bang sauce and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, scramble eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add peas and carrots to skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until tender.
- Step 4: Stir in cold cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until heated through. Fold in eggs and sautéed veggies.
- Step 5: Slice chicken and layer over the rice. Drizzle with extra Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions if using. Serve hot!
Notes
For best texture, use day-old rice. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or swap chicken for shrimp or tofu if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 810mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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