Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a bold, flavorful dish combining crispy chicken tossed in sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce with classic fried rice, scrambled eggs, and vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Toss chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and cook chicken for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, or cook in a skillet for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Pour in beaten eggs, season with salt, and scramble gently until just set. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-high, add remaining sesame oil, carrots, onion, and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until carrots are tender. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps, and stir into vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang sauce. Top rice with chicken and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old rice to prevent stickiness.
- Adjust Bang Bang sauce for desired spice level.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Great for meal prep and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
