Bang Bang Fried Rice
A fun and flavorful dish that combines the comfort of fried rice with a zesty bang bang sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stir fry in a pan with a little oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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