Rooster and Bacon Fried Rice

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

Initially made on a whim one evening after 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 photographs 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.

Rooster 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 manner that delivers a lot deliciousness.

Rooster fried rice and bacon fried rice have grow to be such staples in our weeknight dinner plans, I usually double or triple the quantity of rice wanted for a meal, simply to ensure there may be a lot leftover for a fried rice dinner too.

And for the simplest “leftover” rooster ever, I usually choose up a rotisserie rooster on the retailer. Full disclosure, with two teenage boys and a really quickly rising 10 (virtually 11) 12 months outdated in the home, there’s hardly ever something really leftover after most meals.

And if there may be? You simply would possibly discover it in my fridge with an enormous word 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 unsuitable including bacon to fried rice? I say that it’s inconceivable. As evidenced by this mouthwatering Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry that we’ve been making for nearly ten years now, the mix of rooster + bacon + Asian flavors is completely unbelievable.

Tender rooster, salty bacon, together with bites of egg, onion, and peas in a really flavorful rice skillet? Oh yeah, you might want to make this.

Excellent Each Time Fried Rice

In the event you’ve made the Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice that I shared just a few years in the past, chances are you’ll recall that our technique is a little bit completely different from some.

Two issues that set this fried rice aside are these further 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 effectively.

Aspect word: The rice for this recipe must be fully 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 potential in order that your fried rice received’t be mushy or comfortable.

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

This was a fried rice recreation 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 received’t skip that further 5 minutes of time with the rice within the skillet. It’s price it, I promise!

Bacon Fried Rice

You will have a number of selections with the bacon on this recipe. You’ll be able to cook the bacon in the oven, both once you’re able to make the recipe or a day or two forward of time.

You’ll be able to 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 should use real bacon crumbles like these. (Please word that these will not be 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 take advantage of bacon grease on this recipe (and I all the time have a jar of it within the fridge) nonetheless, refined coconut oil or gentle flavored olive oil additionally work properly.

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

In the event you’re utilizing the next warmth level oil, it is best to have the ability to use a stainless pan (under picture) 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. Prepare dinner another minute. Slide the egg out of the skillet onto a reducing board and permit it to chill. Lower into 1/2-inch vast strips after which lower into small items.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of grease, or oil, to the skillet and enhance 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 effectively, to distribute the sauce all through the rice. Prepare dinner for five minutes, stirring regularly till the rice is heated via.
5. Add the rooster, bacon, and peas. Stir and prepare dinner an extra 3-4 minutes, till every thing 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 instances when you may want one thing a little bit completely different, Cauliflower Fried Rice takes recent, 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 Crazy 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 probably adore it.

In the event you’re on the lookout for 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 photographs up to date 6/5/23