why make this recipe
This dish is quick, tasty, and uses simple ingredients you likely have at home. It makes a full meal with rice, chicken, eggs, and vegetables. If you like bold sauce and easy dinners, this is a good choice. For a bowl-style idea with similar flavors, see Bang Bang chicken bowl.
how to make Bang Bang Fried Rice
Make the dish in one pan. Heat oil, cook veggies, scramble eggs, then add rice and chicken. Mix in bang bang sauce and soy sauce and warm everything. Stir often so rice heats evenly and sauce coats all pieces. For a creamy rice idea to try another time, check creamy smothered chicken and rice.
Ingredients :
2 cups cooked rice, 1 cup cooked chicken, diced, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers), 3 tablespoons bang bang sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, Salt and pepper to taste, Green onions for garnish
Directions :
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat., 2. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender., 3. Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until fully cooked., 4. Add in the cooked rice and diced chicken, mixing well with the vegetables and eggs., 5. Pour in the bang bang sauce and soy sauce, stirring everything together until heated through., 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste., 7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
introduction
This recipe turns plain cooked rice and leftover chicken into a bright, spicy meal. It takes about 10 minutes to finish once you have cooked rice and chicken ready. The bang bang sauce gives a creamy heat and a touch of sweetness. For more ideas on chicken and rice dishes, see creamy smothered chicken and rice.
how to serve Bang Bang Fried Rice
Serve hot on plates or in bowls. Add extra green onions on top. Offer extra bang bang sauce or soy sauce on the side for those who want more heat or salt.
how to store Bang Bang Fried Rice
Cool the rice to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat and add a splash of water or oil if it feels dry. Do not leave at room temperature more than two hours.
tips to make Bang Bang Fried Rice
- Use cold, day-old rice if you have it; it fries better and stays separate.
- Cut chicken into small, even pieces so it heats fast.
- Cook vegetables until just tender for some crunch.
- Add a little oil when reheating to keep rice from sticking. For more creamy rice tips, read creamy smothered chicken and rice.
variation (if any)
- Make it vegetarian: skip chicken and add tofu or extra veggies.
- Make it spicy: add more bang bang sauce or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make it saucier: add a tablespoon of mayo mixed with the bang bang sauce for creamier texture.
FAQs
Q: Can I use raw chicken?
A: Yes, but cook raw chicken first in the pan until no pink remains, then add vegetables and continue as directed.
Q: Can I freeze this fried rice?
A: You can freeze it, but texture may change. Freeze in a shallow container and use within 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Q: What can I use if I don’t have bang bang sauce?
A: Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, and a little sriracha to make a similar sauce.
Q: Can I add more eggs?
A: Yes. Add another beaten egg or two for more protein and a richer texture.
Conclusion
Try these other recipes for more bang bang fried rice ideas and tests of flavor: I Am Homesteader’s bang bang chicken fried rice shows a home-style take on the dish, Allrecipes offers a tested bang bang chicken fried rice recipe you can follow, and Sauced Up Foods presents a spicy, crispy, and flavorful version for more ideas.
Bang Bang Fried Rice
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Use day-old rice for better texture.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced Ensure chicken is cut into small, even pieces.
- 2 eggs beaten Add more eggs for a richer texture if desired.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers) Cook until just tender for crunch.
- 3 tablespoons bang bang sauce Add more for extra heat.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Used for cooking.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season as needed.
- for garnish Green onions Chopped, for serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until fully cooked.
- Add in the cooked rice and diced chicken, mixing well with the vegetables and eggs.
- Pour in the bang bang sauce and soy sauce, stirring everything together until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
