Description
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish combining tender sautéed chicken, crispy jasmine rice, scrambled eggs, and a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. This easy stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors in a quick and convenient meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Rice
- 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same pan, crack the eggs and scramble gently. Cook just until the eggs are set but still tender. Remove the eggs from the pan and add them to the cooked chicken.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté the frozen peas and diced carrots until they are just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Add the cold jasmine rice to the pan with the vegetables. Break up any clumps of rice and cook it for a few minutes, letting it crisp slightly on the bottom to add texture.
- Combine chicken and eggs: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan with the rice and vegetables, stirring to combine evenly.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Add the sauce and finish cooking: Pour the sauce over the rice mixture in the pan. Stir everything together until the sauce evenly coats all ingredients and the dish is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the sliced green onions on top, and serve the fried rice hot.
Notes
- Using cold cooked jasmine rice prevents clumping and helps achieve a better fried rice texture.
- You can adjust spiciness by adding more or less sriracha according to your taste.
- For added flavor, consider adding minced garlic or ginger when sautéing the vegetables.
- This recipe is best served immediately for optimal texture but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Bang Bang Fried Rice, fried rice recipe, spicy fried rice, chicken fried rice, Asian fusion dinner, quick meal
