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### **Instructions**
#### 1. **Prepare the Chicken**
* Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
* Heat oil in a skillet or air fryer and cook until crispy and golden brown. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
#### 2. **Make the Bang Bang Sauce**
* In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness to your liking.
* Toss the hot chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated.
#### 3. **Cook the Fried Rice**
* Heat oil in a large pan or wok. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
* Push garlic to the side and scramble the eggs in the same pan.
* Add the vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.
* Stir in the cold rice, breaking up clumps. Add soy sauce and stir-fry until heated through.
#### 4. **Assemble**
* Spoon the hot fried rice into bowls.
* Top with generous helpings of Bang Bang chicken.
* Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds for an extra pop.
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### **Tips & Customizations**
* **Go lighter:** Bake or air-fry the chicken for a healthier version.
* **Make it meat-free:** Substitute with crispy tofu or cauliflower.
* **Extra flavor:** Add a splash of rice vinegar or hoisin sauce to the fried rice for depth.
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### **Final Bite**
This dish brings together the crispy indulgence of takeout-style chicken with the homey comfort of fried rice—made better with the bold kick of Bang Bang sauce. It’s a fusion dish you’ll want to make again and again, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something extraordinary on an ordinary night.
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