Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate weeknight comfort food—bold, creamy, crispy, and loaded with flavor. Juicy air-fried chicken tossed in Bang Bang sauce is served over veggie-packed fried rice for a meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Bang Bang sauce, divided
For the Fried Rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
4 large eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large carrots, diced
1 large white onion, diced
¼ cup green onions, diced (plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 cups cooked and cooled long-grain white rice
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
⅓ cup frozen peas
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook the chicken in a single layer for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Set aside and keep warm.Scramble the Eggs:
In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add beaten eggs with a pinch of salt. Gently scramble until just set. Transfer to a plate.Sauté the Veggies:
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add the remaining sesame oil, carrots, white onion, and green onions. Cook about 5 minutes until carrots soften. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.Add the Rice:
Stir in cooled rice, breaking up clumps. Let it cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.Combine Ingredients:
Add scrambled eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peas. Stir everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes.Assemble:
Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup Bang Bang sauce. Top fried rice with sauced chicken. Drizzle with more sauce if desired and garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
Leftover rice works best—fresh rice can get mushy.
Customize your veggie mix—add corn, bell peppers, or edamame!
Want extra heat? Add a dash of Sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg