Description
Pickle Packet Fried Rice with Bacon & Jalapeños is a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your meal experience. This quick and easy recipe features fluffy rice, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños, all enhanced by tangy pickle juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma. Get ready to savor each bite as the comforting ingredients harmonize beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice (preferably chilled)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon but keep the grease.
- Sauté sliced jalapeños in the remaining grease for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic powder followed by chilled rice, breaking up clumps gently.
- Drizzle pickle juice and soy sauce over the mixture, stirring until evenly coated and heated through (3-4 minutes).
- Return crispy bacon and green onions to the skillet; mix well and allow flavors to meld on low heat for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg