Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice (Print Version)
Golden chicken bursts with Bang Bang flavor atop savory vegetable fried rice for a satisfying main dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Preparation
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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup Bang Bang sauce, divided
→ Fried Rice
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2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
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4 large eggs, beaten
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 large carrots, diced
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1 large white onion, diced
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1/4 cup green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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1.75 pounds cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 ounces frozen peas
# Steps:
01 -
Combine cubed chicken, vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook for 11 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
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Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beaten eggs, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and scramble until just set. Remove eggs to a plate and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Add diced carrots, white onion, and green onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until carrots are tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add cooled, cooked white rice to the skillet. Break up clumps with a spatula and mix thoroughly with the vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until rice is evenly heated.
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Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add melted unsalted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and frozen peas. Stir thoroughly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until all ingredients are hot and well combined.
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Toss cooked chicken with 1/2 cup Bang Bang sauce until well coated. Plate fried rice, top with sauced chicken, drizzle with remaining Bang Bang sauce as desired, and garnish with additional diced green onions.
# Notes:
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For best texture, use chilled, day-old rice to prevent clumping during stir-frying.