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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a bold and comforting one-pan dish featuring crispy air-fried chicken coated in creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce over buttery vegetable fried rice with scrambled eggs. A perfect balance of indulgence and convenience, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided
  • 30 ml sesame oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 60 ml green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 800 g cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
  • 60 ml unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 55 g frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Air-fry at 204°C (400°F) for 11–12 minutes, flipping once. Set aside.
  2. Heat half the sesame oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Scramble eggs with salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining sesame oil. Sauté carrots, white onion, and green onions for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Return eggs to skillet. Add butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Mix and cook 2–3 more minutes.
  6. Toss cooked chicken with half of Bang Bang sauce. Plate rice, top with chicken, drizzle remaining sauce, and garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Swap chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Use crispy tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • Mix mayo, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar if out of Bang Bang sauce.
  • Customize with vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or spinach.
  • Store leftovers up to 4 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.

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