Bang Bang Fried Rice (Printable)
Creamy, spicy fried rice with chicken and vegetables in signature Bang Bang sauce
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (approximately 10 ounces)
02 - 2 large eggs, beaten
→ 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 overnight
→ Bang Bang Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
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 freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
19 - Extra sliced green onions
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a small bowl until completely smooth. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Add another tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add carrots and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add peas and half the green onions. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
04 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add remaining oil and pour in beaten eggs. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble until just set. Mix with the vegetables.
05 - Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
06 - Add chilled rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently until rice is thoroughly heated and slightly crispy.
07 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour half of the Bang Bang Sauce over the rice mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated and well combined.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang Sauce over the top. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions. Serve hot while crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Bang Bang sauce transforms ordinary fried rice into something crave-worthy and restaurant-worthy
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
- Cold, day-old rice is essential or you will end up with mushy fried rice
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start because the cooking happens fast
03 -
- Preheat your wok until it is smoking slightly for the best sear on the chicken
- Spread the rice out in the pan and let it sit undisturbed for thirty seconds to develop crispy edges