Description
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and spicy stir-fried rice dish combining tender chicken, scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables with a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. This quick and satisfying dish offers a delicious twist on traditional fried rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Rice
- 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Using the same skillet, crack the eggs into the pan and scramble gently. Cook until just set but still moist, then remove the eggs and add to the cooked chicken.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the frozen peas and diced carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are just tender.
- Cook the rice: Add the cold cooked jasmine rice to the pan with the vegetables. Break up any clumps with a spatula and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, allowing the rice to crisp slightly to add texture.
- Combine chicken and eggs: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan with the rice and vegetables, stirring to mix evenly.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Add the sauce: Pour the bang bang sauce into the skillet. Stir everything thoroughly until the rice mixture is evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the fried rice and serve hot immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cold cooked rice for best texture to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.
- For extra crunch, garnish with crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Bang Bang Fried Rice, fried rice recipe, spicy fried rice, chicken fried rice, quick dinner, Asian stir-fry
