Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Printable)
Crispy rice, marinated chicken, and fresh vegetables tossed in creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 pepper, to taste
→ Crispy Rice
06 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, cold)
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 (or to taste)
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
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 6-8 minutes until bottom is golden and crisp. Flip or stir to crisp additional surfaces, cooking another 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
05 - Arrange lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro on a large platter or in four individual bowls. Scatter crispy rice over the vegetables and arrange sliced chicken on top.
06 - Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over the salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while rice remains crunchy for optimal texture.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The crispy rice creates this incredible texture contrast that makes every bite exciting
- You get that perfect balance of cooling fresh vegetables alongside rich spicy sauce
02 -
- The rice really needs to be cold and at least a day old or it will steam instead of crisp
- Assembly matters so dont toss everything together or the crispy rice will get soggy from the sauce
03 -
- If your rice isnt quite old enough spread it on a baking sheet and freeze it for 30 minutes before frying
- Doubled sauce recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to a week