Chicken Bacon Ranch Fried Rice

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Start by prepping the ranch chicken: add chicken thighs, ranch seasoning, and smoked paprika to a bowl and toss to coat.
  2. 2Start by prepping the ranch chicken: add chicken thighs, ranch seasoning, and smoked paprika to a bowl and toss to coat.
  3. 3Start by prepping the ranch chicken: add chicken thighs, ranch seasoning, and smoked paprika to a bowl and toss to coat.
  4. 4Place the seasoned chicken in an air fryer.
  5. 5Place the seasoned chicken in an air fryer.
  6. 6Place the seasoned chicken in an air fryer.
  7. 7Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  9. 9Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  10. 10Dice up some green onions, separating the whites and greens.
  11. 11Dice up some green onions, separating the whites and greens.
  12. 12Dice up some green onions, separating the whites and greens.
  13. 13Cut 12 slices of center-cut bacon into small pieces.
  14. 14Cut 12 slices of center-cut bacon into small pieces.
  15. 15Cut 12 slices of center-cut bacon into small pieces.
  16. 16Cook the bacon in a pan until super crispy and golden brown.
  17. 17Cook the bacon in a pan until super crispy and golden brown.
  18. 18Cook the bacon in a pan until super crispy and golden brown.
  19. 19Soak up the majority of the excess grease from the pan using a paper towel.
  20. 20Soak up the majority of the excess grease from the pan using a paper towel.
  21. 21Soak up the majority of the excess grease from the pan using a paper towel.
  22. 22Add the whites of your green onions to the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes with the bacon.
  23. 23Add the whites of your green onions to the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes with the bacon.
  24. 24Add the whites of your green onions to the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes with the bacon.
  25. 25Add some honey to the pan.
  26. 26Add some honey to the pan.
  27. 27Add some honey to the pan.
  28. 28Add 300g of day-old cooked rice to the pan.
  29. 29Add 300g of day-old cooked rice to the pan.
  30. 30Add 300g of day-old cooked rice to the pan.
  31. 31Toss everything together until combined.
  32. 32Toss everything together until combined.
  33. 33Toss everything together until combined.
  34. 34Slice up your cooked chicken.
  35. 35Slice up your cooked chicken.
  36. 36Slice up your cooked chicken.
  37. 37Add the sliced chicken on top of the bacon fried rice.
  38. 38Add the sliced chicken on top of the bacon fried rice.
  39. 39Add the sliced chicken on top of the bacon fried rice.
  40. 40Prepare the low-calorie jalapeño ranch by blending Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, low-fat buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh chives, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, half a lime's juice, and roasted jalapeños until smooth.
  41. 41Prepare the low-calorie jalapeño ranch by blending Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, low-fat buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh chives, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, half a lime's juice, and roasted jalapeños until smooth.
  42. 42Prepare the low-calorie jalapeño ranch by blending Greek yogurt, low-fat mayo, low-fat buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh chives, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, half a lime's juice, and roasted jalapeños until smooth.
  43. 43Pour the jalapeño ranch over the chicken and rice.
  44. 44Pour the jalapeño ranch over the chicken and rice.
  45. 45Pour the jalapeño ranch over the chicken and rice.
  46. 46Garnish with the green parts of the green onions.
  47. 47Garnish with the green parts of the green onions.
  48. 48Garnish with the green parts of the green onions.
  49. 49Separate into 5 servings and enjoy.
  50. 50Separate into 5 servings and enjoy.
  51. 51Separate into 5 servings and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 28 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 28 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 28 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 packet of Ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet of Ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet of Ranch seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • 12 slices centercut bacon
  • 12 slices centercut bacon
  • 12 slices centercut bacon
  • 300 g day old cooked rice
  • 300 g day old cooked rice
  • 300 g day old cooked rice
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey
  • 228 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 228 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 228 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 80 g low fat mayo
  • 80 g low fat mayo
  • 80 g low fat mayo
  • 240 g low fat buttermilk
  • 240 g low fat buttermilk
  • 240 g low fat buttermilk
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 limes juice
  • 0.5 limes juice
  • 0.5 limes juice
  • 4 roasted jalapeños
  • 4 roasted jalapeños
  • 4 roasted jalapeños

Equipment

air fryerknifecutting boardpanspatulablender

Tips

  • Season each piece of chicken individually with seasoning instead of mixing in a bowl, as ranch seasoning tends to clump together a bit.
  • Soak up the majority of excess grease from the cooked bacon.
  • There will be extra jalapeño ranch that you can store in the fridge for 7-10 days.