Description
Enjoy the deliciousness of Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice, a spicy-sweet dish with crispy Bang Bang chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (250 g) bang bang sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (45 g) frozen peas
Instructions
- Step: Toss the cubed chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Step: Air fry chicken at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Step: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat, scramble the beaten eggs with salt until set, and set aside.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium-high, add remaining sesame oil, carrots, onion, and green onions, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Step: Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Step: Add the cooled rice to the skillet, break it up, and stir for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Step: Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas; stir and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
- Step: Toss the cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce.
- Step: Top the fried rice with the bang bang chicken and drizzle with additional Bang Bang Sauce.
Notes
Day-old cooked rice is recommended to prevent mushiness. Chicken can also be pan-fried in a skillet for 6-8 minutes instead of air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer, Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 997 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1850 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 62 g
- Cholesterol: 345 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice, spicy-sweet chicken, air fryer chicken, easy dinner