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Thai Basil Chicken Omelet with Rice

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

Thai Basil Chicken Omelet with Rice

Total

24 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

14 min

Serves

1

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Servings

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. 1

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté garlic for 20–30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Stir in bell pepper (if using), then add soy sauce/fish sauce and brown sugar (if using). Add chili flakes to taste.

  4. 4

    Turn off heat and fold in basil just until wilted.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt (optional) and pepper (optional).

  6. 6

    Wipe skillet lightly, add a small drizzle of oil, and pour in eggs.

  7. 7

    Cook until edges set, then add the chicken-basil mixture to one side and fold. Cook 30–60 seconds more.

  8. 8

    Serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

690

35% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Fat36 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium760 mg

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