Description
A bold, flavor-packed fusion of crispy orange chicken and classic fried rice, made with day-old rice, vegetables, eggs, and smoky bacon. Ready in 45 minutes and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 large eggs
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2–3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- Store-bought orange sauce
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder to taste
- Oil and butter for cooking
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups uncooked rice according to package directions. Refrigerate until completely cool, preferably overnight for best texture.
- Cut chicken breast into small, uniform cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and all dry seasonings in a large container. Toss chicken pieces until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped turkey bacon to the same hot skillet. Cook until crispy and rendered.
- Add cold rice and frozen vegetables to skillet with additional oil. Season and add soy sauce to taste.
- Create well in rice mixture. Add whisked eggs and scramble, then mix throughout the rice.
- Toss cooked chicken with orange sauce. Serve over fried rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old rice that’s been refrigerated overnight for the best texture and to prevent mushy fried rice
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken – work in batches if necessary for proper browning
- Keep the heat high when stir-frying rice to achieve that signature “wok hei” smoky flavor
- Push rice to one side of the pan when adding eggs to ensure they cook properly before mixing
- Taste and adjust seasonings throughout cooking – soy sauce, salt, and pepper levels vary by preference
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry, Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: orange chicken, fried rice, crispy chicken rice bowl, chicken stir-fry, easy rice recipe, family dinner