Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Print)
Tender chicken, crispy rice squares, and fresh vegetables tossed in a spicy creamy Bang Bang sauce for maximum texture and flavor.
# What You 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, day-old and refrigerated
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, 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 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 on bottom. Flip or stir to crisp additional surfaces, cooking 4 to 6 minutes longer. 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 for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until completely smooth and combined. Adjust Sriracha to desired heat level.
05 - Arrange romaine lettuce, purple cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro on a large serving platter or divide among four individual bowls.
06 - Scatter crispy rice over the vegetables. Top with sliced chicken strips. Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over entire salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
07 - Serve immediately while rice remains crispy for optimal texture contrast.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm crispy rice and cool crunchy vegetables creates this incredible symphony of textures that keeps every bite interesting
- That Bang Bang sauce is essentially liquid gold and you will want to put it on everything from here on out
02 -
- Never attempt this with freshly cooked rice or you will end up with a sad, steaming mess instead of crispy perfection
- The sauce must be made immediately before serving because the lime juice starts to break down the mayonnaise if it sits too long
03 -
- Spread your rice on a baking sheet in the fridge overnight to dry it out completely for maximum crunch
- Warm your serving bowls in the oven for 5 minutes before plating, the temperature contrast is unexpectedly luxurious