Bang Bang Fried Rice (Printable)

Vibrant fried rice featuring crispy vegetables, tender chicken, and creamy Bang Bang sauce for a bold, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 10.5 ounces)
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 (adjust to taste)
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce

→ Frying & 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 Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Add another tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add carrots and bell pepper. Stir-fry 2 minutes, then add peas and half the green onions. Cook until vegetables are just tender, 2-3 more minutes.
04 - Push vegetables to the side. Add the remaining oil, then pour in beaten eggs. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble and mix with vegetables.
05 - Add minced garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add chilled rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Return chicken to the pan. Pour half of the Bang Bang Sauce over the rice mixture, tossing to coat everything evenly.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang Sauce on top. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Bang Bang sauce creates this incredible sticky coating that clings to every grain of rice and piece of chicken
  • It comes together faster than delivery can arrive, especially if you have leftover rice
  • That creamy-spicy combo hits all the flavor buttons at once, making it impossible to stop eating
02 -
  • Never attempt this recipe with freshly cooked rice or you will end up with a gummy, disappointing mess
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for ten minutes, so make it first and let the flavors meld
  • High heat is your friend here, but have everything ready before you start because the cooking goes fast
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before garnishing, it makes a huge difference in flavor
  • Let the Bang Bang sauce sit at room temperature while cooking so it pours easily over the hot rice

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