Chicken And Bacon Fried Rice
This dish combines the rich flavors of savory chicken, crispy bacon, and fluffy rice, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tbsp bacon grease or preferred cooking oil divided
- ⅔ cup frozen peas
- 5 cups COLD cooked rice
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce plus extra for serving
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of bacon grease or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs, cooking undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip, cook for another minute, then transfer to a cutting board and chop.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cold rice, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat rice evenly. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until rice is hot.
- Stir in cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and frozen peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add chopped eggs and green onions, sprinkle with black pepper, and combine. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve and enjoy!