Description
Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice delivers a savory fusion of smoky bacon and tender chicken nestled in perfectly seasoned rice. Crispy, flavorful bites promise a quick meal that satisfies hunger and delights senses with its irresistible combination of textures and rich, umami-packed ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into half-inch pieces
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 beaten eggs
Rice and Vegetables:
- 5 cups cold cooked rice
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
Seasonings and Oils:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or oil of your choice, divided)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium temperature, melting of bacon drippings or cooking oil. Pour the whisked eggs into the pan, allowing them to settle momentarily until edges begin firming, then gently manipulate and scramble until completely cooked through. Transfer the prepared eggs to a separate dish.
- Maintaining the same skillet, introduce another tablespoon (15 milliliters) of bacon fat or oil, elevating the heat to medium-high intensity. Introduce refrigerated rice, breaking apart any consolidated clusters, and distribute thoroughly to ensure even coating with fat while reheating.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil across the rice, stirring consistently to integrate flavors and generate uniform heat distribution for approximately 4-5 minutes, continually rotating ingredients.
- Fold prepared diced chicken, crumbled bacon pieces, and frozen green peas into the sizzling mixture, ensuring comprehensive integration and consistent temperature throughout the ingredients.
- Gently incorporate previously scrambled eggs and thinly sliced green onion stalks, blending delicately to maintain ingredient integrity and distribute components evenly.
- Conclude preparation by elegantly dusting freshly ground black pepper across the surface according to personal flavor preferences, then transfer immediately to serving platters while maintaining optimal temperature.
Notes
- Culinary magic happens when cold, day-old rice transforms into a sizzling masterpiece with crispy bacon and tender chicken.
- Bacon grease adds an incredible depth of flavor that elevates this classic fried rice from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prepping ingredients beforehand makes this quick one-pan meal a stress-free cooking experience for busy home chefs.
- Freezing leftover rice or using refrigerated rice ensures the perfect texture and prevents mushy results during cooking.
- Green onions provide a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, savory elements of chicken, bacon, and eggs in this satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 260mg