Description
A flavorful one‑pan dish combining crispy Bang Bang–sauced chicken with veggie fried rice.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce (homemade or store‑bought), divided
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ tsp kosher salt (for eggs)
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 4 cups cooked long‑grain white rice (cooled, day‑old preferred)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Toss the cubed chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken (air fryer at 400 °F for 11–12 min, flipping halfway, or in a skillet over medium‑high for 6–8 min) until golden and cooked through (internal 165 °F). Keep warm.
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add beaten eggs sprinkled with ½ tsp salt, and scramble gently until just set. Transfer eggs to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium‑high. Add remaining sesame oil, then carrots, onion, and green onions. Cook ~5 min until carrots soften. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add the cooled rice to the skillet. Break up clumps and stir into vegetables. Let cook 2–3 min, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir well and cook 2–3 more minutes until everything is hot and combined.
- Toss the cooked chicken with half of the Bang Bang sauce. Serve the fried rice topped with the sauced chicken, drizzle extra sauce if desired, and garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
- Use day‑old, cooled rice for the best texture — fresh rice can turn mushy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- You can cook the chicken in a skillet if you don’t have an air fryer (see step 2). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Adjust the amount of Bang Bang sauce to control spiciness or creaminess.
- Feel free to swap or add vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, corn) as desired.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave (add splash of water if too dry).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ recipe)
- Calories: ≈ 997 kcal
