Bang Bang Fried Rice
A quick and flavorful one-pan fried rice with chicken, eggs, vegetables, and a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/3 cup green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar to create the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, scramble the beaten eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Add another drizzle of oil, sauté diced carrots and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in green peas and cook for another minute.
- Add cold rice to the pan. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes on high heat, breaking up clumps and allowing it to crisp.
- Return the chicken and eggs to the pan. Stir well. Add soy sauce and mix evenly.
- Pour the bang bang sauce over the rice mixture and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice is essential for the best texture—fresh rice will turn mushy.
- Cook ingredients in stages to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust the bang bang sauce to your taste—spicier, sweeter, or milder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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