Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Printable)

Crispy rice, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables tossed in creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce for the perfect fusion bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Crispy Rice

06 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled overnight
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Bang Bang Sauce

09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1/2 lime, freshly juiced

→ Salad Vegetables

14 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
15 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
16 - 1 large carrot, julienned
17 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
18 - 2 green onions, sliced
19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Toppings

20 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
21 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Press cold cooked rice into an even layer and sprinkle with salt. Cook undisturbed for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip or stir to crisp additional surfaces for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
04 - Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Arrange lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro on a large platter or divide among four bowls.
06 - Scatter crispy rice over the vegetables. Top with sliced chicken. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while rice remains crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy rice creates this insane crunch that makes every forkful exciting
  • The Bang Bang sauce hits that perfect sweet, spicy, creamy harmony
  • It looks restaurant fancy but comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Day old rice is absolutely crucial for crispy rice—fresh rice will just turn mushy and sad
  • The Bang Bang sauce can be made up to three days ahead and keeps beautifully in the fridge
  • Dont crowd the pan when crisping the rice or it will steam instead of crunch
03 -
  • Let the rice spread out in the pan—dont be tempted to stir it too early or you will not get those gorgeous crispy patches
  • Warm the sauce slightly if it has been refrigerated so it pours more easily over the salad

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