Breakfast Fried Rice

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This Breakfast Fried Rice is super simple to make, with just a few ingredients. It's incredibly delicious and on the table in 15 minutes, perfect for an easy breakfast!

Any time I make rice, I almost double it for recipes just like this. Having leftover rice in the fridge is just perfect for making this Breakfast Fried Rice.

It's also great for making this Chinese Fried Rice or this Kimchi Fried Rice - and just amazing with spam and eggs!

And seriously, you definitely do not just have to eat this for breakfast. This rice is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Add some extra veggies or meats in to make an even heartier meal if you'd like!

Taking less than 15 minutes, this really is the perfect quick and easy breakfast to make on weekends or weekdays.

I'm a pretty big fan of Asian inspired breakfasts, kinda these Asian style Crispy Hash Browns, or this Thai Green Curry Shrimp & Grits.

Ingredients

Day old cooked white or brown rice work best for this recipe. If you don't have leftover rice, learn how to make the perfect pot of rice.

I prefer to use thick cut bacon for the slightly chewy texture when cooked. You can also use this sous vide bacon for ultra melt-in-your-mouth results!

Step By Step Instructions

For the easiest, no mess results, cook your bacon in the oven. I recommend placing it on a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet and cooking it for 20-30 minutes in a 400F oven. The time will depend on the thickness of the bacon.

Once your bacon is cooked, cut or crumble it into bite sized pieces for the rice.

Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Heat a wok or a large non-stick skillet (preferably with high sides) over medium heat. Add the bacon grease (or oil) and heat for 10-20 seconds.

Add the eggs and cook (scrambling) until they are about halfway cooked (they should still be slightly runny).

Increase heat to medium high and add the rice, bacon and green onions. Mix to combine and cook for about 2 minutes.

Quickly stir in the pepper and soy sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.

Expert Tips and Variations

1. Using day old or fully cooled (refrigerated) rice provides the best results.
2. Add chili oil or sriracha for some extra spice;
3. Add in any vegetables you'd like such as diced peppers, peas, carrots, broccoli or onions. Add the vegetables in and stir fry them for 1-2 minutes before adding the rice.
4. You can also add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, tofu or sausage for a heartier meal. Stir fry the meat until cooked through and caramelized on the edges BEFORE you add the rice.
5. Substitute brown ice, cauliflower rice, or jasmine rice for the white rice.
6. Serve it with a few slices of fresh avocado.

Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!