Description

A vibrant, satisfying fried rice dish with crispy chicken bites, colorful veggies, and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce that clings to every grain, perfect for weeknight dinners or low-key lunch parties.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 eggs, scrambled
4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for desired heat level)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Sesame seeds and chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl to make the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
Toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until well-coated. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add more oil to the same pan if needed. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until tender, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Push the veggies to the side and scramble the eggs in the empty space until softly set.
Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pan, stirring well to coat the rice with color and flavor.
Add crispy chicken and most of the Bang Bang sauce to the pan, tossing until everything is evenly coated. Save a little sauce for drizzling over the top before serving.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and peanuts (optional). Drizzle with the remaining Bang Bang sauce.

Notes

For a lighter option, use brown rice instead of white rice for added texture and nutrition.
Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or tofu for the chicken if you prefer a quicker or vegetarian version.
Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce to make the dish as spicy or mild as you like.