Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice Salad
A vibrant summer salad featuring crispy rice, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
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 and 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 rice using a spatula and crisp the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy, forming your signature bang bang sauce.
- Toss the shredded chicken in half of the prepared sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated. Set aside to infuse flavors.
- Combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and cilantro in a clean bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to create a vibrant vegetable slaw.
- Divide the crispy rice among serving plates. Heap the crunchy vegetable slaw on top, followed by the sauced chicken. Drizzle the remaining sauce over each mound for extra creaminess.
- Add fresh lime wedges as a garnish. Serve immediately to maintain that irresistible crunch in the rice.
Notes
For crispier rice, consider adding a little more oil when frying. Substitutions for vegetables and proteins can be made according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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