Chicken & Bacon Fried Rice

This Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice recipe is a delicious twist on the classic fried rice dish, combining savory chicken, crispy bacon, and fluffy rice with flavorful seasonings. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

– 2 tablespoons bacon grease, or the oil of your choice, divided
– 3 eggs, beaten
– 5 cups COLD cooked rice
– ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, plus more for serving
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
– ⅔ cup frozen peas
– 3 green onions, sliced thin
– Optional: kosher salt (only as needed)

DIRECTIONS:

To Cook the Eggs:

1. Warm a tablespoon of bacon grease or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and tilt as needed to spread them evenly. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the cooked egg to a cutting board, allow it to cool, then cut into small pieces.

To Cook the Rice:

1. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of grease or oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cold cooked rice and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for about 2 minutes.

2. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to distribute the sauce throughout the rice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through …