Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful meal that satisfies all your cravings? Bang Bang Fried Rice is your answer! This one-pan dish features tender chicken, fluffy scrambled eggs, vibrant vegetables, and a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this customizable recipe is family-friendly and offers a delicious alternative to takeout. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner that’s better than any restaurant meal. Give it a try and elevate your usual dinner rotation with this bold and exciting dish!
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 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
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (5–6 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, scramble the beaten eggs until just set; remove and set aside.
- Add more oil to the pan. Sauté diced carrots and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened. Then stir in green peas and cook for an additional minute.
- Add cold rice to the pan and stir-fry for about 3–4 minutes on high heat until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Return chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan; mix well with soy sauce.
- Pour in bang bang sauce, stirring until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg