Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful meal combining tender chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce with fluffy fried rice and crisp vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances heat and savory goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or anyone craving a bold, customizable dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup bang bang sauce (a mix of mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame oil) for frying
Optional Variations
- Protein swaps: shrimp, tofu, or beef
- Additional veggies: snap peas, corn, chopped broccoli
- Adjust sriracha or chili sauce amount for spice preference
- Cauliflower rice as low-carb alternative
- Vegan mayo substitute for dairy-free option
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Toss in diced bell peppers, peas, carrots, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Add the Rice and Chicken: Add the cold cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for a few minutes to heat through.
- Mix in the Bang Bang Sauce and Seasonings: Drizzle bang bang sauce evenly over the rice mixture along with soy sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat every grain with creamy, spicy flavor. Toss in chopped green onions last for freshness.
- Finish and Serve: Give the fried rice a final toss to combine all flavors perfectly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes such as sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or extra bang bang sauce.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for drier grains that fry better and avoid mushiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for even searing.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to speed up the cooking process.
- Adjust mayo and chili sauce in bang bang sauce to customize creaminess and heat.
- Fry over high heat to achieve authentic wok hei flavor with quick cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg