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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and delicious meal combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and flavor-packed rice, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided
  • 30 ml sesame oil, divided
Fried Rice Components
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 60 ml green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 800 g cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
  • 60 ml unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 55 g frozen peas

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken cubes and season with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Cooking Vegetables and Eggs
  1. In the same skillet, add the sesame oil. Add the diced onions, carrots, and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them in with the vegetables.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked rice to the skillet along with half of the Bang Bang sauce, soy sauce, and peas.
  2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and heat through.
  3. Finally, fold in the cooked chicken, fresh lemon juice, and additional green onions.
  4. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Adjust the amount of Bang Bang sauce to suit your taste and feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins.