Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Print Page)

Crispy rice meets tender chicken with fresh veggies and spicy Bang Bang sauce for the ultimate flavor and texture combination.

# 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 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

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Arrange lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro on a large platter or in four individual bowls. Scatter crispy rice on top and add sliced chicken.
06 - Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over the salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crunch against tender chicken creates this addictive texture that keeps everyone reaching for seconds
  • That Bang Bang sauce hits sweet, creamy, and spicy all at once without overwhelming the fresh vegetables
02 -
  • Do not skip refrigerating the rice overnight because fresh rice will never achieve that satisfying crunch
  • Let the rice cool slightly after crisping so it stays crunchy rather than steaming in the salad
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest rice because it holds heat evenly and creates the best golden crust
  • Toast the sesame seeds and peanuts separately before garnishing to amplify their nutty flavor

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