Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice
A fun and delicious dish combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight meals or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice Use cold, cooked rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 each green onions, chopped For garnish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Adjust for spice preference
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken cubes with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Push the chicken to one side and add the beaten eggs to the other side, scrambling them until cooked.
- Add the cooked rice, peas and carrots, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce.
- Stir everything together and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with extra soy sauce or chili sauce. Goes well with a side salad or spring rolls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or stir-fry in a skillet.