Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Printable)

Crispy rice and tender chicken tossed with fresh vegetables in a creamy spicy sauce

# 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 pepper to taste

→ Crispy Rice

06 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and 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
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 Cook:

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 6-8 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 smooth and fully combined. Adjust Sriracha to desired heat level.
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 top with sliced chicken.
06 - Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over the salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy rice adds this incredible texture that keeps every bite interesting
  • You get that restaurant-quality Bang Bang sauce with just five pantry staples
  • It's visually stunning but secretly comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Using fresh rice instead of day-old rice is the number one mistake people make
  • Don't crowd the pan when crisping the rice or it'll steam instead of crunch
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes—make it first if you can plan ahead
03 -
  • Spread the rice in a thin layer for maximum crispy surface area
  • Use a splatter guard when cooking the rice—those kernels like to jump

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