Thai Basil Chicken Omelet with Rice
A fragrant Thai-style basil chicken omelet served with a small side of rice for a satisfying breakfast.

Total
24 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup Ground chicken (or finely chopped chicken)
- 1/2 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fish sauce(optional)
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce(optional)
- 1 tsp Brown sugar(optional)
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1/4 cup Bell pepper, thinly sliced(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté garlic for 20–30 seconds.
- 2
Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3
Stir in bell pepper (if using), then add soy sauce/fish sauce and brown sugar (if using). Add chili flakes to taste.
- 4
Turn off heat and fold in basil just until wilted.
- 5
In a bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt (optional) and pepper (optional).
- 6
Wipe skillet lightly, add a small drizzle of oil, and pour in eggs.
- 7
Cook until edges set, then add the chicken-basil mixture to one side and fold. Cook 30–60 seconds more.
- 8
Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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