Chicken Fried Rice
 
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This yummy Chicken Fried Rice is even better than takeout! Adding bacon and cooking the chicken in the bacon grease adds a little something extra to the flavor that you are going to love.
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Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 10-16 ounces raw bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 large carrots
  • 1½ cups frozen peas
  • 6 eggs
  • 6-8 cups cooked white rice
  • 3-6 tbsp soy sauce (I prefer LaChoy)
Instructions
  1. If you do not have cooked rice, before starting the other ingredients, start cooking the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. This way it will be done and ready to add when other ingredients are also finished cooking.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon pieces until nice and crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet and add the chicken pieces. Cook chicken until completely cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside with the cooked bacon.
  3. Use a food processor to chop up the carrots and onion into tiny pieces. If you do not have a food processor, you can chop the carrots and onions into tiny pieces, or you can use the large side of a cheese grater to grate them into small pieces.
  4. Add the carrot and onion to the skillet and cook until tender.
  5. Cover the peas with water and cook in the microwave for 5-6 minutes or until done. You can also cook them in a small saucepan on the stove. Once they are done, drain and set aside.
  6. At this point, it is time to cook the eggs. You can do one of two things: cook them in the microwave or you can use the skillet. If using the skillet, you need to remove the carrots and onions or scoot them over to one side. Cook them as you would normally cook scrambled eggs in a skillet. If using the microwave, use a microwave-safe dish and whisk the eggs up, add a splash of milk or water, and cook them in 1-minute increments stirring in between until they are cooked and scrambled.
  7. Once the eggs are done, it is time to combine everything. If your skillet is big and deep, you can do this in the skillet. I prefer to do this in a large bowl so that it is easier to stir.
  8. Add the rice, bacon, chicken, onions, carrots, peas, scrambled eggs, and 3 tbsp of soy sauce. Mix well and taste. Continue to add soy sauce until it is seasoned to your taste.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
  10. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/chicken-fried-rice/