Bang Bang Chicken and Rice Bake
One-pan baked chicken and rice with a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce, peas and carrots, finished with sliced green onions.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Small Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
- Spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 poundschicken breast diced into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoononion powder
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 2 teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
- 1 cuprice I used jasmine
- 1 1/2 cupschicken broth
- 12 ouncesfrozen peas and carrots thawed
- 1/2 cupmayonnaise
- 1/2 cupsweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoonsriracha or other hot sauce
- 1 tablespoonlime juice
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Make the bang bang sauce: whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl; set aside.
- Place 1½ pounds diced chicken breast in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt evenly over the chicken. Drizzle 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil over the chicken, then use a spoon or your hands to toss and coat the pieces evenly.
- Spread 1 cup uncooked rice evenly over the seasoned chicken. Spread 12 ounces thawed frozen peas and carrots evenly over the rice.
- Drizzle half of the prepared bang bang sauce evenly over the rice and vegetables. Pour 1½ cups chicken broth evenly over the entire dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or an oven-safe lid and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven, carefully remove the foil, and let sit 3–5 minutes if any liquid remains to allow it to absorb. Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over the top and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
How to Store:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
How to Freeze:Freeze fully cooled portions in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat:Reheat in the microwave or cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F until hot throughout.
How to Scale:Easily double the recipe and bake it in a large casserole dish, or halve it for a smaller meal by using an 8×8-inch pan and adjusting the bake time slightly.
How to Freeze:Freeze fully cooled portions in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat:Reheat in the microwave or cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F until hot throughout.
How to Scale:Easily double the recipe and bake it in a large casserole dish, or halve it for a smaller meal by using an 8×8-inch pan and adjusting the bake time slightly.