Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

Tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty Bang Bang sauce blended with fluffy fried rice.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

45 min

By Sana: Sana

Category: Main Dishes

Skill Level: Medium

Cuisine: Asian-inspired Fusion

Yield: 6 Servings (6 generous portions)

Dietary Categories: ~

Ingredients

→ Chicken Preparation

 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes

 15 ml vegetable oil

 5 g paprika

 3 g garlic powder

 6 g kosher salt

 1.5 g ground black pepper

 240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided

→ Fried Rice Components

 30 ml sesame oil, divided

 4 large eggs, beaten

 2.5 g kosher salt

 2 large carrots, diced

 1 large white onion, diced

 60 ml green onions, diced, plus extra for garnish

 5 g garlic, minced

 700 g long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled

 60 ml unsalted butter, melted

 5 ml lemon juice

 30 ml soy sauce

 53 g frozen peas

Steps

Combine chicken cubes with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Arrange chicken in a single layer and air fry for 11–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through to 74°C. Transfer to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.

Heat 15 ml sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beaten eggs, sprinkle with salt, and gently scramble until just set into large soft curds. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Lower heat to medium-high. Add remaining sesame oil to the skillet, then sauté carrots, white onion, and green onions for about 5 minutes until carrots become tender. Add minced garlic and continue cooking 1 minute.

Add the cooled rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir rice into the vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Mix in scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and frozen peas. Stir thoroughly and cook for a further 2–3 minutes until mixture is hot and well combined.

Toss cooked chicken with 120 ml Bang Bang sauce. Serve fried rice topped with the sauced chicken. Drizzle with remaining Bang Bang sauce as desired and garnish with additional green onions.

Notes

1. Use day-old rice for optimal fried rice texture and prevent clumping.

Required Equipment

• Air fryer
• Large nonstick skillet or wok
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula