Bang Bang Fried Rice Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Bang Bang Fried Rice fuses crispy Bang Bang chicken with spicy-sweet mayo sauce over garlic-ginger fried rice studded with scrambled eggs and peas.

This 25-minute takeout fakeout serves 4 with perfect heat-sweet-crunch balance.

Why This Recipe Works

Chicken cornstarch coating creates shatteringly crisp bite-through texture. Bang Bang sauce emulsifies mayonnaise with sweet chili + sriracha for addictive cling. Cold day-old rice fries into separate grains without mush. Sesame oil + soy provide umami backbone. Single-pan method builds layered flavors.

Ingredients & Prep

Chicken: 1 lb chicken breast cubed, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Fried rice: 3 cups cooked cold jasmine rice, 2 eggs beaten, ½ cup frozen peas carrots, 2 green onions sliced, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp ginger minced, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil. Bang Bang sauce: ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp rice vinegar.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Toss chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil high heat; fry chicken 6-8 minutes until golden crisp. Remove. Drain excess oil leaving 1 tbsp. Scramble eggs; remove. Sauté garlic, ginger, peas carrots 2 minutes. Add rice; stir-fry 3 minutes until heated. Return eggs + chicken. Whisk Bang Bang sauce ingredients; drizzle half over rice + toss. Serve remaining sauce on side.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 3 days. Reheat wok high heat splash water. Freeze chicken + rice separate 1 month.

FAQs

Chicken soggy? Double cornstarch + hot oil constant. Rice mushy? Day-old cold rice + high wok heat. Sauce oily? Chill mayonnaise before mixing.

Conclusion

Bang Bang Fried Rice delivers takeout fireworks through single-pan genius crispy, spicy-sweet, restaurant perfection.

Bang Bang Fried Rice Recipe

Print Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice combines crispy air-fried chicken tossed in addictive spicy-sweet bang bang sauce with veggie-packed fried rice and scrambled eggs. Viral TikTok takeout dupe at 43g protein per serving, perfect for meal prep and Pinterest dinner boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stir-Fry/Air Fry
• Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Ingredients

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• Chicken:
• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-inch cubes)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp each: paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup bang bang sauce (divided)
• Fried Rice:
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
• 4 large eggs (beaten)
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 large carrots (diced)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• ¼ cup green onions (diced + garnish)
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 4 cups cooked long-grain rice (day-old, cooled)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ⅓ cup frozen peas
• Bang Bang Sauce:
• ½ cup mayo + ¼ cup sweet chili sauce + 2 tbsp sriracha + 1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

• 1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Toss chicken cubes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
• 2. Air fry 11-12 mins flipping halfway until 165°F golden. Toss half chicken with ½ cup bang bang sauce.
• 3. High heat skillet: 1 tbsp sesame oil, scramble beaten eggs + salt. Set aside.
• 4. Medium-high: 1 tbsp sesame oil, sauté carrots/onion/green onions 5 mins, garlic 1 min.
• 5. Add cooled rice, break up clumps, cook 2-3 mins.
• 6. Stir in eggs, butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, peas. Cook 2 mins until hot.
• 7. Plate rice, top with sauced chicken + drizzle extra sauce. Garnish green onions.

Notes

• Day-old rice essential fresh rice = mushy disaster.
• No air fryer? Pan fry chicken med-high 6-8 mins until golden 165°F.
• Make bang bang sauce ahead: mayo/sweet chili/sriracha/rice vinegar.
• Meal prep: 4 days fridge, 3 months freezer.
• Sub rotisserie chicken or tofu for 10-min version.
• Customize: add broccoli, corn, bell peppers, pineapple chunks.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
• Calories: 625
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 43g
• Cholesterol: 210mg

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