Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that marries the heartiness of fried rice with the spicy kick of Bang Bang sauce, making it an irresistible option for any meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients: Cook 2 cups of jasmine rice and let it cool completely.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining vegetable oil, garlic, and mixed vegetables. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add the Rice: Add the cooked jasmine rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Incorporate Eggs: Push the rice to one side, scramble the eggs in the empty side, then mix into the rice.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the pan and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the mixture, stirring to combine.
Finish with Green Onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with remaining green onions.
