Description
Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and a spicy, tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. This quick and easy skillet meal delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, making it ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: Using the same pan, crack the two eggs and scramble gently, cooking just until set. Remove the eggs from the pan and combine with the cooked chicken.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and sauté the frozen peas and diced carrots until they are just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Add the cold cooked jasmine rice to the pan with vegetables. Break up any clumps of rice and allow it to cook for a few minutes, letting the rice crisp slightly to develop texture.
- Combine Proteins and Rice: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet with the rice and vegetables, stirring to combine evenly.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth.
- Add Sauce to the Pan: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir all ingredients thoroughly to coat the rice, chicken, eggs, and vegetables evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the fried rice and serve hot immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use cold, day-old rice to prevent mushy fried rice.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the spice level according to your preference.
- You can substitute chicken breast with shrimp, tofu, or other proteins as desired.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Bang Bang Fried Rice, chicken fried rice, spicy fried rice, Thai fried rice, quick dinner recipe, skillet fried rice
