1lbboneless skinless chicken breast, dicedcut into 1/2-inch pieces
0.5tspkosher salt
0.5tspblack pepper
2tspminced garlic
0.75tspgrated fresh ginger
1cupfrozen peas and carrotsno need to thaw
4cupcooked day-old white ricecold rice works best
3tbsplow-sodium soy sauce
1tsptoasted sesame oil
0.5cupsliced green onions
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth; set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Sear chicken until browned and cooked through, 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Toss in peas and carrots. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add cold rice. Break up clumps and cook until hot and slightly crisp, 3–4 minutes.
Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to coat the rice evenly.
Return chicken to the pan. Stir in 2–3 tbsp bang bang sauce and warm for 1 minute.
Fold in green onions. Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
Variation: Swap shrimp for chicken and cook just until pink, then toss with the sauce. Want extra richness? Add a pat of butter to the rice when you add the soy sauce. For a classic touch, scramble 2–3 tbsp beaten egg in the pan before adding the rice. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.