If you want a new take on fried rice, you came to the right blog! I absolutely love bang bang chicken and fried rice, so why not have both! The crispy and saucy chicken goes perfectly with the staple toasted rice. This recipe is simple and only has 3 steps.
First, you want to coat your chicken and fry. You want the outside to be golden brown and crispy but also have tender chicken in the middle! Make sure your coating is a bit sticky. If it is too try you can add water a little bit at a tine.
Once the chicken is cooked, take it out of the pan and sauté your vegetables. For the rice portion, you want to use precooked rice. I find that day old rice is the best. The tender cooked rice gets the delicious fried outside that way. Add in your sesame oil and soy sauce. Mix well.
Finally, mix your sauce ingredients together and toss in your chicken. Plate together and enjoy!
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
Equipment
- Wok or Large Frying Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Tongs
- Cutting Board & Sharp Knife
Ingredients
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 ½ cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 eggs
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp garlic chili paste
- 2 tbsp spicy honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water add 1 tbsp at a time if needed
- ½ cup frying oil
Optional Garnish:
- Green onions chopped
- Extra sriracha or spicy honey drizzle
Instructions
Coat and Fry the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix diced chicken, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and water until the coating is slightly sticky.
- Heat ½ cup frying oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the Fried Rice
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
- Sauté shallot, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots and stir well.
Stir-Fry the Rice
- Add day-old cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour in sesame oil and soy sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Push the rice to the side of the pan and crack in 2 eggs.
- Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them into the rice.
Toss Chicken in Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic chili paste, spicy honey, sriracha, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
Assemble and Serve
- Plate the fried rice and top with the Bang Bang Chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and an optional drizzle of extra sriracha or spicy honey.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Just finished trying this recipe and can I say that it was delicious!! I made it for my family of 8, just doubled the recipe. Thanks for sharing this remarkable work of art, my family and I enjoyed it!
Really delicious and so easy. Will be doing this one again.