Description
Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining crispy, spicy coated chicken with savory fried rice. This quick 30-minute recipe features a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors including garlic, ginger, chili paste, and a tangy spicy honey sauce, making it an irresistible meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Chicken Coating
- 2 chicken breasts (diced)
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup water (add 1 tbsp at a time if needed)
- ½ cup frying oil
Fried Rice
- 1 ½ cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 eggs
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp garlic chili paste
- 2 tbsp spicy honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Green onions (chopped)
- Extra sriracha or spicy honey drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: In a bowl, mix diced chicken, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and water until the coating is slightly sticky. Heat ½ cup frying oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Fried Rice: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté shallot, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Add the frozen peas and carrots and stir well.
- Stir-Fry the Rice: Add day-old cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Pour in sesame oil and soy sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly. Push the rice to the side of the pan and crack in 2 eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them into the rice.
- Toss Chicken in Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic chili paste, spicy honey, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate the fried rice and top with the Bang Bang Chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and an optional drizzle of extra sriracha or spicy honey. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps to achieve the best texture for fried rice as it prevents clumping.
- Add water gradually to the chicken coating to avoid it becoming too runny.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste and sriracha to control the heat level.
- Use a wok if possible for authentic stir-fry flavor and heat distribution.
- Leftover bang bang chicken goes well with salads or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion