Hen and Bacon Fried Rice

Oh. Wow. This Hen and Bacon Fried Rice has been established in our dwelling as the perfect “unplanned and amazingly scrumptious” meal ever.

Initially made on a whim one night time once I had leftover rice within the fridge, I’ve been making this fried rice with bacon and rooster for years now and eventually was in a position to get some up to date pictures in order that I can share it with you.

The entire household very fortunately offers this dinner two thumbs up every time I make it.

Hen Bacon Fried Rice

There actually aren’t many meals that prime the comfort of mixing leftover rice with a little bit of bacon and a few leftover rooster in a means that delivers a lot deliciousness.

Hen fried rice and bacon fried rice have turn out to be such staples in our weeknight dinner plans, I frequently double or triple the quantity of rice wanted for a meal, simply to verify there may be a lot leftover for a fried rice dinner too.

And for the simplest “leftover” rooster ever, I typically choose up a rotisserie rooster on the retailer. Full disclosure, with two teenage boys and a really quickly rising 10 (nearly 11) yr previous in the home, there’s not often something actually leftover after most meals.

And if there may be? You simply would possibly discover it in my fridge with an enormous be aware on the container that claims “DO NOT EAT THIS” if I really need it to be there for a recipe the next day. Anybody else relate to this?

Fried Rice with Bacon

Are you able to go mistaken including bacon to fried rice? I say that it’s not possible. As evidenced by this mouthwatering Hen and Bacon Stir Fry that we’ve been making for nearly ten years now, the mix of rooster + bacon + Asian flavors is totally improbable.

Tender rooster, salty bacon, together with bites of egg, onion, and peas in a really flavorful rice skillet? Oh yeah, it’s essential to make this.

Good Each Time Fried Rice

For those who’ve made the Higher Than Take-Out Fried Rice that I shared just a few years in the past, you could recall that our methodology is a bit totally different from some.

Two issues that set this fried rice aside are these additional minutes with simply the rice and the sauce within the skillet. It actually does make a distinction. It permits the flavour to permeate every grain of rice and it crisps up a bit as properly.

Facet be aware: The rice for this recipe must be utterly chilled in order that it may be simply damaged aside into particular person grains with none clumping or sticking.

I recommend making the rice a day or two (at the same time as a lot as 4-5 days) earlier than you need to use it. The important thing to nice fried rice is utilizing rice that’s as chilly and dry as doable in order that your fried rice gained’t be mushy or mushy.

The second factor that’s totally different from different fried rice recipes is the tactic for cooking the eggs. You’ll prepare dinner the eggs first, in a flat pancake, after which cube that pancake up.

This was a fried rice sport changer the primary time I attempted it and I’ll by no means return to scrambling eggs within the skillet with the rice.

Begin to end this complete recipe goes to be able to eat in simply 15-20 minutes. Now simply promise me that you simply gained’t skip that additional 5 minutes of time with the rice within the skillet. It’s value it, I promise!

Bacon Fried Rice

You’ve gotten a number of selections with the bacon on this recipe. You may prepare dinner the bacon within the oven, both if you’re able to make the recipe or a day or two forward of time.

You may chop the bacon up and prepare dinner it within the skillet earlier than beginning the recipe right here.

Or for the simplest choice ever, you need to use actual bacon crumbles like these. (Please be aware that these should not the crunchy dried bacon bits that you simply discover in a jar.) We use these crumbles in our omelets and on salads. They even crisp up when warmed in a skillet. They’re principally magic.

I exploit bacon grease on this recipe (and I all the time have a jar of it within the fridge) nevertheless, refined coconut oil or gentle flavored olive oil additionally work properly.

Additionally, as a result of I exploit bacon grease, I could make this recipe in a non-stick skillet (above photograph) and it really works completely with zero threat of burning something.

For those who’re utilizing the next warmth level oil, it is best to have the ability to use a stainless pan (under photograph) with none points.

Bacon Fried Rice Recipe

1. Heat a tablespoon of bacon grease, or oil, in a big skillet over medium warmth. Swirl the oil to coat the floor of the pan. Pour the eggs into the pan and tilt as wanted to unfold throughout the skillet.
2. Let the eggs prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes after which flip them over. Cook dinner another minute. Slide the egg out of the skillet onto a reducing board and permit it to chill. Minimize into 1/2-inch extensive strips after which lower into small items.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of grease, or oil, to the skillet and improve warmth to medium-high. Add the rice and stir to coat. Proceed stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir properly, to distribute the sauce all through the rice. Cook dinner for five minutes, stirring continuously till the rice is heated by.
5. Add the rooster, bacon, and peas. Stir and prepare dinner a further 3-4 minutes, till every part is scorching. Add the eggs and inexperienced onions to the skillet. Sprinkle with pepper. Stir gently to combine. Style the rice and add salt, provided that wanted. Serve with soy sauce on the aspect.

Fried Rice Recipes

Kielbasa and Shrimp Fried Rice is one other fried rice meal of which we are able to’t get sufficient. For a brand new twist on the normal Asian flavors, Mexican Fried Rice is full of floor beef, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and inexperienced chile.

And for these occasions when you may want one thing a bit totally different, Cauliflower Fried Rice takes contemporary, chilly cauliflower rice and fries it up with veggies, Mexican spices, cooked rooster, and a beneficiant serving to of shredded cheese.

For the loopy warmth lovers in my household, I simply put this Nasi Goreng Gila (aka Loopy Spicy Fried Rice) on my checklist to strive. With Trinidad Scorpion and Scotch Bonnet peppers within the recipe, “I” will steer clear, however my oldest son will doubtless find it irresistible.

For those who’re in search of one other lightning-fast dinner choice that packs a ton of taste, this Sausage Egg Roll In A Bowl is a big favourite too!

{initially printed 1/13/21 – recipe notes and pictures up to date 6/5/23}