Why make this recipe
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a fun and flavorful dish that combines the comfort of fried rice with a zesty bang bang sauce. It’s quick to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. Plus, you get protein from the chicken and nutrients from the veggies! This recipe is also a great way to use leftover rice, making it both tasty and economical.
How to make Bang Bang Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/3 cup green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add additional oil if needed. Add carrots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add green peas and minced garlic, stir-frying for another minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the skillet and cook gently, stirring until just set.
- Add cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir in cooked chicken and pour in soy sauce. Toss well to combine all ingredients and heat through evenly.
- Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried rice. Stir to coat and remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions.
How to serve Bang Bang Fried Rice
Serve Bang Bang Fried Rice hot, straight from the skillet. You can garnish it with sliced green onions for a fresh touch. This dish pairs well with crispy fried tofu or your favorite spring rolls for a complete meal.
How to store Bang Bang Fried Rice
If you have leftovers, allow the fried rice to cool down completely. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave until warm or stir fry in a pan with a little oil.
Tips to make Bang Bang Fried Rice
- Using day-old rice is best because it’s drier and won’t clump together.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce according to your spice tolerance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
Variation
You can easily swap chicken with shrimp or tofu if you prefer a different protein. For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add extra veggies or tofu.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, frozen mixed vegetables can be used. Just add them in the sautéing stage and cook until heated through.
2. What can I serve with Bang Bang Fried Rice?
It goes well with Asian-style dishes like spring rolls, dumplings, or even a simple salad.
3. How spicy is Bang Bang Fried Rice?
The spiciness can vary based on how much Sriracha you add. You can adjust it to be mild or spicy according to your preference.
Bang Bang Fried Rice
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old Day-old rice is best as it's drier
- 1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced Can be swapped with shrimp or tofu
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.5 cups diced carrots Can add other veggies like bell peppers or corn
- 0.33 cup green peas Frozen mixed vegetables can be used
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, adjust to taste Adjust based on spice tolerance
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish For garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, add additional oil if needed. Add carrots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add green peas and minced garlic, stir-frying for another minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the skillet and cook gently, stirring until just set.
- Add cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir in cooked chicken and pour in soy sauce. Toss well to combine all ingredients and heat through evenly.
- Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried rice. Stir to coat and remove from heat.
Serving
- Serve Bang Bang Fried Rice hot, garnished with sliced green onions.