Here’s a flavorful and spicy Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice recipe — combining crispy chicken bites, creamy-spicy bang bang sauce, and savory fried rice. Perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch!
🔥 Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
🧄 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
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1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
For the Fried Rice:
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3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, cold rice)
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
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2–3 green onions, sliced
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
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1 tsp garlic, minced
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1 tsp ginger, minced
🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
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Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Once slightly cooled, toss fried chicken in the bang bang sauce until coated.
3. Cook the Fried Rice:
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In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Scramble the eggs and set aside.
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Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add veggies and cook until heated through.
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Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
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Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir well. Return scrambled eggs to the pan and toss everything together.
4. Assemble:
Top the fried rice with bang bang chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra chili sauce if desired.
