Description
A wholesome and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice Salad featuring crispy rice, tender chicken, and a spicy-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chilled jasmine rice, pressing it down gently with a spatula to form an even layer.
- Cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the bottom to turn a rich, golden brown and develop a crispy crust.
- Carefully flip sections of rice using a spatula and crisp the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the shredded chicken in half of the prepared sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- In a clean bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and toss to create a refreshing slaw.
- Divide the crispy rice among serving plates. Heap on the crunchy vegetable slaw, followed by the sauced chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top for extra creaminess.
- Garnish each salad with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, stir in a crushed garlic clove while frying the rice. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg