Name: Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice – Easy Spicy One Pan Dinner Recipe
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sriracha; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 4 cups cooked cold rice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 cup peas and carrots; 3 green onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; Shrimp; Broccoli; Jalapeños; Crushed red pepper flakes; Sesame seeds; Wok or large skillet; Nonstick cookware sets; Silicone spatula; Meal prep containers

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Bang Bang Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

For the Fried Rice

4 cups cooked cold rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup peas and carrots
3 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter

Optional Ingredients:

Shrimp
Broccoli
Jalapeños
Crushed red pepper flakes
Sesame seeds

Recommended Kitchenware:

Wok or large skillet
Nonstick cookware sets
Silicone spatula
Meal prep containers
Food processors
Premium cookware sets

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.

The sauce becomes creamy, sweet, tangy, and spicy with rich restaurant-style flavor.

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Step 2: Season and Cook the Chicken

Toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.

The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and toss lightly with some bang bang sauce.

Golden seared chicken creates rich savory flavor that balances perfectly with the creamy spicy sauce.

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Step 3: Cook the Eggs and Vegetables

In the same skillet, melt butter and add beaten eggs.

Scramble gently until cooked, then push to one side of the skillet.

Add garlic, peas, carrots, and green onions.

Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until tender.

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Step 4: Prepare the Fried Rice

Add the cold rice to the skillet.

Pour in sesame oil and soy sauce.

Stir everything together and cook for about 5 minutes until the rice becomes lightly crispy and fully heated through.

Cold leftover rice creates the best fried rice texture because it stays firm during cooking.

Durable cookware sets help maintain even heat for restaurant-style fried rice.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle with additional bang bang sauce.

Mix everything together until fully combined and heated through.

Serve warm garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or extra bang bang sauce if desired.

Serve directly from elegant skillets or rustic kitchenware for takeout-style presentation.

Notes

Cold rice works best for fried rice recipes.
Do not overcrowd the skillet.
Cook over high heat for authentic fried rice texture.
Durable cookware sets improve one pan cooking consistency.
Store leftovers in airtight meal prep containers for up to 4 days.

Many home kitchen tips recommend cooking fried rice in batches for crispier texture.