Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful, one-pan meal that’s both satisfying and packed with vibrant ingredients. Crispy, seasoned chicken cubes are paired with scrambled eggs, vegetables, and perfectly seasoned fried rice, all topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. A complete dinner that’s ready in under 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Toss the cubed chicken with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook the chicken in a single layer for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Set aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs, sprinkle with salt, and scramble gently until just set into soft curds. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Add the carrots, onion, and green onions, and cook for about 5 minutes until the carrots are tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the cooled rice to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and stirring into the vegetables. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Add the scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2-3 more minutes until everything is hot and evenly coated.
- Toss the cooked chicken with ½ cup of Bang Bang sauce. Serve the fried rice topped with the sauced chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce if desired, and garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a bit of chili paste or sriracha to the Bang Bang sauce for some heat.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can pan-fry the chicken instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
