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Bang Bang Fried Rice

Bang Bang Fried Rice: Quick, Creamy, and Packed with Flavor

Bang Bang Fried Rice is a quick, creamy dish filled with crispy rice, tender chicken, and zesty sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 4 cups cooked rice preferably day-old for better texture
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
For the Egg Mix
  • 3 large eggs beaten and scrambled
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup carrots diced small
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons oil neutral oil like canola or vegetable

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Bang Bang Sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cook chicken in a skillet with oil for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Scramble beaten eggs in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until just set. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Sauté diced carrots and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add green peas and cook for another minute.
  5. Step 5: Stir-fry cold rice in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until crispy and heated through.
  6. Step 6: Combine cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and vegetables with the rice. Pour in soy sauce.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle bang bang sauce over the rice mixture and stir until well-coated.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Day-old rice is key for optimal texture. Cook proteins and eggs separately, adjusting spice levels as preferred.

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