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Bang Bang Fried Rice Recipe

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Bang Bang Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring day-old jasmine rice stir-fried to a perfect crisp with tender diced chicken breast, scrambled eggs, peas, and carrots. The star of the dish is the creamy, tangy, and spicy Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce, which coats every grain to deliver a bold, satisfying taste in under 30 minutes. This easy one-pan stovetop recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced small
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until golden and fully cooked with some browning on the edges for flavor. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Scramble the Eggs: In the same pan, crack in the eggs and scramble gently until soft and just set. Avoid overcooking to maintain fluffiness. Remove and combine with the cooked chicken.
  3. Sauté the Veggies: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté the frozen peas and diced carrots until the carrots are just tender but still have a bit of crispness, and the peas remain bright and sweet.
  4. Stir-Fry the Rice: Add the cold cooked jasmine rice to the pan with the veggies. Use a spatula to break up any clumps, then let the rice sit undisturbed for about a minute to crisp slightly on the bottom, enhancing texture.
  5. Combine Chicken, Eggs, and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth and pinkish-orange. Pour the sauce over the rice mixture.
  6. Toss Everything Together: Stir the rice, chicken, eggs, and veggies with the Bang Bang sauce until everything is evenly coated and heated through thoroughly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old jasmine rice to prevent mushiness and achieve the perfect fried rice texture.
  • Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha to suit your heat preference.
  • Prep all ingredients before starting as the stir-frying process moves quickly.
  • For best results, cook in a wide, enameled cast iron skillet to get even heat and a good sear on the chicken.
  • Do not omit the mayonnaise in the sauce; it provides necessary creaminess and richness.

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