Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 -
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 -
1 teaspoon paprika
04 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 -
1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 -
½ teaspoon black pepper
07 -
1 cup bang bang sauce, divided
→ Fried Rice
08 -
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
09 -
4 large eggs, beaten
10 -
½ teaspoon kosher salt
11 -
2 large carrots, diced
12 -
1 large white onion, diced
13 -
¼ cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
14 -
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
15 -
4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
16 -
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
17 -
1 teaspoon lemon juice
18 -
2 tablespoons soy sauce
19 -
⅓ cup frozen peas
# Instructions:
01 -
Toss the cubed chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat air fryer to 400°F and cook chicken in a single layer for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked to 165°F. Set aside in a bowl covered with foil to keep warm.
02 -
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in beaten eggs, sprinkle with salt, and scramble gently until just set into soft curds. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 -
Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining sesame oil. Add carrots, onion, and green onions, cooking for about 5 minutes until carrots are tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
04 -
Add the cooled rice to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and stirring into the vegetables. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
05 -
Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir well and cook for 2-3 more minutes until everything is hot and evenly coated.
06 -
Toss the cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang sauce. Serve the fried rice topped with the sauced chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce if desired, and garnish with extra green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
Make sure to use day-old, cooled rice for the best fried rice texture - fresh rice can get mushy.
02 -
You can cook the chicken in a skillet instead of an air fryer - just cook for 6-8 minutes over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.
03 -
The Bang Bang sauce is key to this dish - it's usually a sweet and spicy mayo-based sauce.