Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
The Best Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is packed with tender chicken, savory rice, veggies, and a rich bang bang sauce for an easy takeout style meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired Fusion
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 ½ 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)
For the Fried Rice
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
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Cook chicken in a single layer for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fully cooked (165°F). Set aside and keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beaten eggs, season with salt, and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Sauté carrots, onion, and green onions for about 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add cooled rice, breaking it apart and mixing with vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Stir in scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang sauce.
Serve fried rice topped with sauced chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture and less moisture.
Adjust spice level by adding more or less Bang Bang sauce.
You can substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet for best results.
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