Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a flavor-packed dish that combines juicy, seasoned chicken with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce and fluffy fried rice, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and heat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Bang Bang sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 4 cup day-old rice
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
1. Season the cubed chicken breasts with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Air-fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown.
2. Scramble the eggs in a skillet with a pinch of salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté the carrots, onions, and green onions for about 5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice crisps up.
5. Fold in the scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and frozen peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Toss the air-fried chicken with the remaining Bang Bang sauce and serve over the fried rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Using day-old rice is crucial for achieving the perfect texture. Adjust spice levels according to preference. For vegetarian variations, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg