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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce with savory fried rice loaded with vegetables and eggs. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 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
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup bang bang sauce, divided

Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 0.5 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 cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Combine chicken cubes with seasonings, air fry until golden and cooked through.
  2. Cook Eggs: Scramble eggs, set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté carrots, onions, and garlic until tender.
  4. Make Fried Rice: Add rice, eggs, butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas; cook until combined.
  5. Assemble Dish: Toss chicken in Bang Bang sauce, serve over fried rice, and garnish.

Notes

  • Day-old, cooled rice yields the best fried rice texture.
  • For stove-top chicken, sauté chicken cubes until cooked through.
  • Ensure to use Bang Bang sauce for authentic flavor.

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