Bacon Chive Rice Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this quick and easy Bacon Chive Rice recipe! Crispy bacon and fresh chives combine to create a savory and flavorful rice dish that's perfect as a side or a light meal. This recipe is easily doubled for larger groups and is a delicious way to transform plain rice into something truly special. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 175.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Bacon Chive Rice

  • 4 slices bacon
  • Cooked Rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce

How to Make Bacon Chive Rice

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Add 1 ½ cups cooked rice to the skillet with the bacon grease.
  3. Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh chives and season generously with salt and pepper (about ½ teaspoon of each). Add any other preferred seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through and fragrant.
  5. Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the rice mixture. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

8g

Carbs

9g