Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

Servings: 4–6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 40 mins

Crispy, saucy chicken served over flavorful vegetable fried rice—finished with creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.

📝 Ingredients

Chicken

• 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm cubes

• 15 ml vegetable oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• 240 ml Bang Bang sauce, divided

Fried Rice

• 30 ml sesame oil, divided

• 4 large eggs, beaten

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 1 large white onion, diced

• 60 ml green onions, diced (plus extra for garnish)

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

• 800 g cooked long-grain white rice, cooled

• 60 ml unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 30 ml soy sauce

• 55 g frozen peas

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken

   • In a bowl, toss chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Preheat air fryer to 204°C (400°F).

   • Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook for 11–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).

   • Transfer to a bowl, cover with foil to keep warm.

2. Scramble the Eggs

   • Heat 15 ml sesame oil in a large skillet/wok over high heat.

   • Pour in beaten eggs, season with salt, and scramble until just set into soft curds.

   • Remove eggs to a plate.

3. Cook the Vegetables

   • Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining sesame oil.

   • Sauté carrots, white onion, and green onions for 5 minutes until carrots are tender.

   • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. Make the Fried Rice

   • Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through.

   • Return eggs to the skillet. Stir in melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas.

   • Cook for 2–3 minutes more until hot and well combined.

5. Assemble

   • Toss cooked chicken with 120 ml Bang Bang sauce until coated.

   • Plate fried rice, top with chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with green onions.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Bang Bang Sauce: Usually made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha—adjust heat to taste.

• Rice Texture: Day-old rice works best for fried rice; it keeps the grains separate.

• Veggie Swap: Try adding bell peppers, broccoli, or corn.

If you’d like, I can also make a spicy-sweet homemade Bang Bang sauce recipe so this dish is fully from scratch instead of using store-bought. Would you like me to add that?