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Bang Bang Fried Rice

Bang Bang Fried Rice: Your Flavor-Packed Weeknight Wonder

Bang Bang Fried Rice offers a delicious twist with crispy rice, tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy, spicy glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 4 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup green peas frozen is fine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For Cooking
  • 3 tablespoons oil neutral oil like canola or vegetable

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken by heating oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Scramble the eggs in the same skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softly scrambled. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté diced carrots and minced garlic in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  5. Stir-fry the cold, day-old rice for 3-4 minutes until heated through and crispy.
  6. Combine everything by returning chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet, adding soy sauce, and stirring well.
  7. Add the Bang Bang sauce over the mixture and toss until well coated. Heat for another minute.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use leftover rice for the best texture, and customize with your choice of protein or vegetables.

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