Description
This Bang Bang Fried Rice is a quick dinner idea that’s bursting with flavor—perfect for anyone looking for bold, spicy, creamy, and satisfying food ideas. It’s an easy recipe that turns day-old rice into a crispy, saucy masterpiece with tender chicken, veggies, and eggs all cooked together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re after a healthy snack that satisfies or looking for new dinner ideas, this dish delivers in both taste and texture.
Ingredients
3 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha (more to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the diced chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Crack the eggs into the same pan, scramble gently, and cook until just set. Remove and add to the cooked chicken.
3. Add the remaining oil and sauté the peas and carrots until just tender.
4. Add the cold rice to the pan and break up any clumps, letting it crisp slightly for texture.
5. Return the chicken and eggs to the pan.
6. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce.
7. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir everything until evenly coated and heated through.
8. Finish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Cold rice is key to keeping the dish from getting mushy—always use day-old rice.
You can adjust the spice level easily by changing the amount of sriracha.
Make sure to prep all ingredients before starting—this recipe moves fast once it’s cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, fried rice, bang bang sauce, chicken fried rice, weeknight meals, food ideas