Dinner

Bang Bang Fried Rice Recipe

Bylina Carter December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Introduction

Bang Bang Fried Rice is a flavorful and spicy twist on classic fried rice, combining tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a creamy, tangy sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want a comforting dish with a kick.

A round white bowl filled with shrimp fried rice. The dish has a base layer of light brown cooked rice mixed with small bright orange carrot cubes and light green chopped green onions. Scattered throughout are golden brown cooked shrimp with a slightly crispy texture on the outside. There are fluffy yellow scrambled egg pieces mixed evenly in the rice. The overall look is colorful with golden, green, and orange details, and a wooden spoon rests inside the bowl on the right side. The bowl is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 chicken breast, diced

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup diced carrots

1/3 cup green peas
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil (plus more as needed)

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar to create the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: In the same pan, scramble the beaten eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
Step 4: Add another drizzle of oil to the pan. Sauté diced carrots and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the green peas and cook for another minute.
Step 5: Add the cold rice to the pan. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes on high heat, breaking up clumps and allowing the rice to crisp slightly.

Step 6: Return the chicken and eggs to the pan. Stir well to combine. Add soy sauce and mix evenly.
Step 7: Pour the bang bang sauce over the rice mixture. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
Step 8: Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, use day-old rice as it fries better and avoids clumping.
Adjust the Sriracha quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.

Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to increase the veggie variety.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Avoid storing the bang bang sauce separately to keep the flavors combined.

How to Serve

A bowl filled with fried rice showing many layers, starting with light brown rice grains mixed with small diced orange carrots and green peas, scattered throughout. Chunks of golden-brown fried chicken pieces are spread evenly above the rice, adding a crispy texture. Small bright yellow scrambled egg pieces sit on top and among the rice and chicken, giving a soft and fluffy look. Small bits of bright green chopped scallions are sprinkled over all the layers, adding fresh color. A wooden spoon rests inside the bowl on the right. The bowl is white, placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh rice for this recipe?

While fresh rice can work, day-old rice is preferred because it’s drier and fries up better, preventing sogginess.

Is the bang bang sauce spicy?

The sauce has a mild to moderate heat thanks to the Sriracha and sweet chili sauce, but you can easily adjust the spice level to your taste by adding more or less Sriracha.