Description
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and spicy stir-fried rice dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this dish combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with a delightful crispy texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 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 breast and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Crack the eggs into the same skillet and gently scramble them, cooking until just set but still soft. Remove the eggs from the pan and add them to the cooked chicken.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the frozen peas and diced carrots and sauté until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add rice: Add the cold cooked jasmine rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Break up any clumps of rice and let it cook for a few minutes, allowing it to crisp slightly for added texture.
- Combine chicken and eggs: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet, stirring everything together evenly.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Add sauce and coat: Pour the sauce over the rice mixture in the skillet and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the dish is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and serve the Bang Bang Fried Rice hot.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old jasmine rice for best texture and to prevent clumping.
- Adjust the sriracha quantity to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.
- For a lower-fat option, consider using light mayonnaise or reducing the amount of sauce.
- This dish can be easily reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- 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, easy dinner, Asian stir-fry
