Bang Bang Fried Rice (Print View)
Creamy, spicy fried rice with chicken and vegetables in signature Bang Bang sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup carrots diced
04 - 1 cup bell pepper diced red or yellow
05 - 1 cup frozen peas thawed
06 - 4 green onions sliced
→ Rice
07 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice chilled
→ Bang Bang Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
→ Frying and Seasoning
14 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
15 - 2 cloves garlic minced
16 - 1 teaspoon ginger minced
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
19 - Extra sliced green onions
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Add another tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add carrots and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Incorporate thawed peas and half the green onions. Continue cooking until vegetables are just tender, 2-3 additional minutes.
04 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add remaining oil and pour in beaten eggs. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble until just cooked. Mix with the vegetables.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
06 - Add chilled jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly heated throughout.
07 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour half of the Bang Bang Sauce over the rice mixture, tossing continuously to coat everything evenly.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang Sauce on top. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The Bang Bang sauce transforms ordinary fried rice into something restaurant-quality with barely any extra effort
- Everything cooks in one pan so you get maximum flavor with minimal cleanup
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- Cold, day-old rice is absolutely non-negotiable here or you will end up with mushy gummy fried rice
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking because stir-frying happens fast
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- Preheat your pan properly and do not overcrowd it or your ingredients will steam instead of fry
- Let the rice sit undisturbed for a minute between stirs to develop those crispy, toasty bits everyone loves