Bang Bang Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Creamy, spicy fried rice featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and signature Bang Bang sauce ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 10 ounces)
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup carrots, diced
04 - 1 cup bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
05 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
06 - 4 green onions, sliced
→ Rice
07 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
→ Bang Bang Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
→ Frying & Seasoning
14 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
15 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
19 - Extra sliced green onions
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pan, and cook until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
03 - Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add carrots and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add peas and half the green onions, continuing to cook until vegetables are just tender, about 2-3 more minutes.
04 - Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and pour in beaten eggs. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble and mix with the vegetables.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add chilled jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and beginning to crisp slightly.
07 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour half of the Bang Bang Sauce over the rice mixture, tossing thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang Sauce on top. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Bang Bang sauce creates this incredible creamy coating that makes restaurant fried rice taste completely ordinary
- Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 30 minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Never attempt this recipe with freshly cooked rice—it will turn into a gummy sticky mess instead of fluffy separate grains
- The sauce thickens up quickly once it hits the hot rice so toss everything immediately after adding it
03 -
- Preheat your wok until it is smoking hot before adding oil—this gives the rice that characteristic restaurant-style smoky flavor
- Use a wide metal spatula to toss the rice rather than a wooden spoon which can crush the grains