Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Printable)

Tender chicken, crispy rice, fresh vegetables with spicy creamy sauce

# What You'll 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
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Press the cold cooked rice into an even layer and sprinkle with salt. Let cook undisturbed for 6–8 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Flip or stir to crisp more surfaces, cooking another 4–6 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
05 - On a large platter or four bowls, arrange lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Scatter the crispy rice on top. Add sliced chicken.
06 - Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over the salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm crispy rice and cool vegetables is completely addictive
  • You can prep most components ahead for the fastest weeknight dinner ever
02 -
  • The crispy rice loses its crunch if it sits in sauce too long, so dress each portion individually right before eating
  • Day old rice from the refrigerator crisps up much better than freshly cooked rice
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness before marinating for the most tender results
  • Let the crispy rice cool completely so it stays crunchy longer in the salad

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