As a one-dish meal, there’s no need for sides, because this recipe has everything that you need! The flavors are amazing & you will want to make it on a regular basis!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cubed
• 1 T. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper, or to taste
• 1 c. Bang Bang sauce, divided *this is integral to this recipe! It is a sweet & spicy mayo based sauce that tastes so good!

Fried Rice Ingredients:

• 2 T. sesame oil, divided
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 1/4 c. green onions, diced, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 4 c. long-grain white rice, cooked & cooled
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 T. soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1/3 c. frozen peas

Directions:

1. Put the chicken in a bowl with the vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt & black pepper. Mix well.
2. Preheat an air fryer to 400° F & cook the chicken in a single layer for 11-12 minutes. Flip it halfway through, cooking it until golden & cooked until the internal temperature is 165° F. Set aside in a bowl covered with aluminum foil to keep it warm. If an air fryer is unavailable, cook the chicken in a skillet for 6-8 minutes over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.
3. Heat 1 T. sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in beaten eggs, sprinkle with kosher salt & scramble gently until just set into soft curds. Transfer to a plate & set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium-high & add the remaining sesame oil. Add the diced carrots, white onion & green onions. Cook them for about 5 minutes until the carrots are tender. Stir in the minced garlic & cook for 1 more minute.
5. Add the cooled rice to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula & stirring into the vegetables. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
6. Add the scrambled eggs to the pan, with the melted butter, the soy sauce & the peas. Stir well & cook for 2-3 minutes. Everything should be hot & evenly coated.
7. Toss in the chicken with 1/2 c. of the Bang Bang sauce. Served fried rice topped with sauced chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce (if desired) & garnish with the extra green onions!
8. Use day-old rice, cold rice, for the best fried rice texture to avoid mushiness!