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Bang Bang Fried Rice Recipe

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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.

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.

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