Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy rice meets tender chicken with fresh vegetables in creamy spicy sauce for ultimate texture contrast.
# 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 (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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
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. 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 and fully combined.
05 - Arrange lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro on a large platter or divide among four bowls.
06 - Scatter crispy rice over the vegetables and top with sliced chicken.
07 - Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over salad. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between cool crisp vegetables and warm crispy rice creates this incredible texture party in your mouth
- You can prep almost everything ahead, making it perfect for those nights when you want something impressive but not exhausting
02 -
- Resist the urge to stir the rice while it crisps—that undisturbed cooking time is what creates those golden crispy edges instead of just fried rice
- The sauce thickens as it sits, so make it right before serving or add a teaspoon of water if it gets too thick to drizzle
03 -
- Spread the rice in the fridge overnight in a thin layer to help it dry out evenly for better crisping
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling for extra nutty flavor