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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice combines crispy, flavorful chicken with savory, veggie-packed fried rice, all brought together by a creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. It’s a satisfying, takeout-style meal you can make easily at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fried
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

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 (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup bang bang sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and completely cooled
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Cook in air fryer at 400°F for 11–12 minutes (flip halfway), or pan-fry for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Scramble beaten eggs with ½ tsp salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining sesame oil to the pan. Add carrots, onion, and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps. Let cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then stir and repeat to crisp the rice slightly.
  5. Return eggs to the pan. Stir in melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup bang bang sauce. Serve over fried rice, garnish with green onions, and drizzle with more sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture and to avoid mushy fried rice.
  • Let melted butter cool slightly before adding to rice to keep texture light.
  • Cook chicken fresh for best crispiness and flavor.
  • Add extra chili paste to the bang bang sauce for more heat.

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