Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice Salad
A delightful combination of crispy rice, tender chicken, and a vibrant slaw, all drizzled with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 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 to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chilled jasmine rice to the skillet. Press it down gently with a spatula into an even layer. Cook the rice undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom turns a rich golden brown and develops a crisp crust.
- Carefully flip sections of the rice using a spatula and crisp the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 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. Set aside.
- Combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and cilantro in a clean bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to create a colorful slaw.
- Divide the crispy rice among serving plates, then heap on the crunchy vegetable slaw, followed by the sauced chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top for extra creaminess. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
For a truly crispy rice, ensure your skillet is hot enough before adding the rice. Don’t rush the cooking time; patience is key to achieving that perfect golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg