Description
This vibrant dish combines crispy chicken wings, smoky bacon, and sweet-tart pineapple with a spicy jalapeño kick, all mixed into a flavorful fried rice and topped with a creamy, fiery yum yum sauce.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wingettes and drumettes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced
1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tsp sriracha (or more, to taste)
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken wings dry. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon: While wings bake, cook diced bacon in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Set crispy bacon aside.
Step 3: Sauté Vegetables: Add sesame oil to the skillet with bacon fat (if needed). Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and minced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
Step 4: Add Rice and Pineapple: Add the day-old cooked jasmine rice and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and develop a slight crisp.
Step 5: Finish the Fried Rice: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots blend, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sriracha. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and heated through. Stir in most of the crispy bacon, reserving some for garnish.
Step 6: Prepare Spicy Yum Yum Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as desired.
Step 7: Assemble and Serve: Divide the fried rice among serving plates. Top each portion with crispy chicken wings. Drizzle generously with the spicy yum yum sauce. Garnish with remaining crispy bacon and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Using day-old, chilled rice is key for perfect fried rice that isn't clumpy. For extra crispy wings, consider air frying or double baking them. Adjust the amount of jalapeño and sriracha to control the spice level in both the rice and the sauce. A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end can brighten up the flavors even more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg