Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice (Print Version)
Tender chicken and crispy rice with fresh vegetables in creamy Bang Bang 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, 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 Make It:
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 let cool slightly.
03 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest 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 incorporated.
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 while rice maintains maximum crunch.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The textures alone are worth it—crispy, tender, crisp, creamy all in one bowl
- That Bang Bang sauce keeps in the fridge for weeks and makes everything taste better
02 -
- The rice absolutely must be cold and at least a day old or it'll steam instead of crisp
- That crispy rice loses its magic fast—serve this immediately after assembling
03 -
- Don't rush the rice—letting it go undisturbed in that hot pan is what creates the crispy crust
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant—it makes a huge difference