Quick Asian-inspired Dinner Favorite (Printable Format)

A savory one-pan dinner combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, eggs and peas in a flavorful fried rice that's ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Gather:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 5 cups leftover cold rice (day-old works best)
02 - 3 eggs, lightly beaten
03 - 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
04 - 1 cup crispy bacon, roughly chopped or crumbled

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2/3 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw first)
06 - 3 green onions, sliced (save some green parts for garnish)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons bacon grease or cooking oil, divided
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil (gives amazing nutty flavor)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of bacon grease or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in your beaten eggs and let them sit undisturbed for a few seconds until they start to set. Then gently scramble them until just cooked through but still soft. Scoop them out and set aside on a plate.
02 - Add the remaining tablespoon of grease or oil to the same pan and crank the heat to medium-high. Break up the cold rice with your hands as you add it to the hot pan (cold rice separates better and won't turn mushy). Let it sizzle for a minute, then start stirring to coat the grains with oil.
03 - Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and toss everything together. Keep stir-frying for about 5 minutes until the rice starts to get a bit crispy in spots and all the sauce is well distributed.
04 - Toss in the cooked chicken pieces, crumbled bacon, and frozen peas. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are warmed through and everything is hot.
05 - Lower the heat and gently fold in the scrambled eggs and most of the sliced green onions, saving some for garnish. Give everything a good stir to mix it all up without breaking the eggs too much.
06 - Sprinkle with black pepper, give it a taste, and add a pinch of salt if needed (though the bacon and soy sauce usually provide enough saltiness). Serve it up hot with the remaining green onions scattered on top.

# Important Tips:

01 - Using day-old cold rice works best for fried rice - freshly cooked rice tends to get mushy.
02 - You can substitute leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked protein you have on hand.
03 - For a spicier kick, add a drizzle of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes when serving.

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