Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons bacon grease or oil, divided
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cooked and chilled rice
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon bacon grease in a large skillet or wok. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the remaining grease. Cook the diced chicken until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
4. Stir in the cooked rice, bacon, peas, and carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
5. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat the rice evenly.
6. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix.
7. Cook 2–3 more minutes until everything is heated through.
8. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.