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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice

Enjoy the deliciousness of Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice, a spicy-sweet dish with crispy Bang Bang chicken and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 997kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

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
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 g) bang bang sauce, divided

Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ 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 long-grain white rice, cooked and cooled
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup (45 g) frozen peas

Instructions

Chicken

  • In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.* Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.) Air fry for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Add the cooked chicken to a medium bowl. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm and set aside.

Fried Rice

  • To a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Once hot, pour in the beaten eggs and sprinkle with salt. Scramble gently until just set into soft curds. Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining sesame oil, carrots, onion, and green onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add the cooled rice to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and stir into the vegetables. Let cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir well and cook for 2–3 more minutes until everything is hot and evenly coated.
  • Just before serving, toss the cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce. (Save the rest for drizzling.)
  • To serve, top the fried rice with the bang bang chicken. Then, drizzle with additional Bang Bang Sauce if desired. Garnish with extra green onions.

Notes

*How to Cook the Chicken in a Skillet:
  1. Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outside is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in a bowl.
  5. Toss the cooked chicken with half of the Bang Bang Sauce, then set aside until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 997kcal