Description
This Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant fusion dish. Featuring crispy air-fried chicken tossed in zesty Bang Bang sauce served over a buttery, hibachi-style fried rice base, it’s a flavor-packed elevating a standard weeknight dinner into a restaurant-quality experience.
Ingredients
The Bang Bang Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Spice Blend: 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce (divided)
The Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (cold)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 4 large eggs, beaten (+ 1/2 tsp salt)
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Liquids: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Air Fry Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Toss chicken with oil and spices. Air fry for 11–12 mins, flipping halfway, until 165°F.
Eggs: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet. Scramble eggs until soft curds form; set aside.
Veggies: Sauté carrots, white onions, and green onions for 5 mins. Add garlic for 1 min.
Fry Rice: Add cold rice to the skillet. Break up clumps and let sit for 30–60 seconds to toast.
Finish: Stir in eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Heat through.
Assemble: Toss chicken with 1/2 cup Bang Bang sauce. Serve over rice and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Notes
Cold Rice is Crucial: Leftover rice has lower moisture, ensuring grains stay separate rather than becoming mushy.
The Butter Secret: Adding melted butter at the end creates the glossy, rich mouthfeel of authentic hibachi fried rice.
Don’t Overcrowd: Work in batches if needed so the chicken crisps instead of steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer / Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Large Bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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