Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice
Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice brings together tender chicken, crisp bacon, and fluffy rice with a rich soy-sauce finish and a hint of green onion brightness. The smoky-salty bites pair with savory umami in every spoonful, making it great for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. Simple ingredients come together fast for a comforting, crowd-pleasing bowl.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add the rice and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until the centers are no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the saucepan with the rice.
- 3
Cook the bacon in the wok or skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until done but not crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off and discard all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of drippings from the wok. Cut the bacon into small pieces; set aside.
- 4
Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add the rice, chicken, bacon, green onions, and soy sauce; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 604.47 kcal High
- Protein 44.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 89.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.38 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 81.18 mg High
- Sodium 1515.52 mg High
- Fiber 0.46 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 45.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source
- Potassium 53.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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