Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
Enjoy the deliciousness of Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice, a spicy-sweet dish with crispy Bang Bang chicken and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet for cooking
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for browning the chicken
- 1 teaspoon paprika helps give a little smoky warmth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for that savory bite
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to season just right
- 1 cup bang bang sauce divided so it layers flavors perfectly
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided for cooking and stir-in aroma
- 4 large eggs beaten and ready to scramble
- 2 large carrots diced
- 1 large white onion chopped up nice
- ¼ cup green onions diced for freshness and more to sprinkle on top
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced so you get little bursts of flavor
- 4 cups long-grain white rice cooked and cooled to keep it fluffy
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted for richness and a smooth finish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice to brighten the whole dish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce for that umami kick
- ⅓ cup frozen peas adds a little sweet pop
Instructions
Instructions
- First, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You gotta get that pan hot enough to brown the chicken.
- Add the chicken cubes and sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper on top. Stir them to coat well.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, around 8-10 minutes. You’ll see the tender pull when it’s ready.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Now the pan’s ready for the eggs.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan, then pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them until fully cooked but still nice and soft.
- Once eggs are done, toss the chicken back into the skillet. Give it a stir so they mix good.
- Next, stir in the cold cooked rice, mixing it well with the eggs and chicken. Pour in 1 cup bang bang sauce and add that last tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir it all up to coat everything evenly.
- Let the mixture cook for 2-3 more minutes. This is where flavors meld and steam cues tell you it’s all coming together. Serve it hot, and if you want, drizzle more bang bang sauce on top. Dang, this dish is ready to eat!
Notes
If you’re short on time, swap fresh chicken for leftover rotisserie chicken. Just toss it in last. Use pre-cooked microwave rice packets when you’re in a real hurry. Grab pre-minced garlic and frozen diced veggies to save chopping time. Double your bang bang sauce amount if you love it spicy and saucy, just keep extra on the side.