Bang Bang Fried Rice: A Fiery, Creamy, Irresistible Fusion Dish
This Bang Bang Fried Rice is a spicy, creamy, and savory stir-fried rice dish packed with chicken, eggs, vegetables, and a bold bang bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Rice
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/3 cup green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook diced chicken with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble eggs in the same pan until just set, then remove and set aside.
- Add a little more oil, sauté carrots and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add peas and cook 1 more minute.
- Add cold rice and stir-fry on high heat for 3–4 minutes, breaking up clumps.
- Return chicken and eggs to the pan and mix well.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir evenly.
- Add bang bang sauce and toss until everything is coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for fried rice texture.
- Adjust Sriracha for more or less heat.
- You can swap chicken with shrimp or tofu.