Bang Bang Fried Rice
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and spicy twist on classic fried rice, combining crispy vegetables, tender chicken, and a bold bang bang sauce for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, sriracha, mayonnaise, and sesame oil to create the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced bell peppers and shredded carrots, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the cooked chicken breast and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the chilled jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps, and toss to combine with vegetables and chicken.
- Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture, stirring well to evenly coat.
- Add half of the prepared bang bang sauce to the skillet and mix thoroughly until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
- Serve the fried rice drizzled with the remaining bang bang sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped roasted peanuts as a topping before serving or substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.