Citrus Chicken Omelette
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Citrus Chicken Omelette

30 min

The brightness of citrus zest and the richness of chicken thighs create a beautiful balance in this omelette, while the garlic and parsley add a punch of flavor. The eggs are cooked to a fluffy perfection, wrapping everything together


Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten with a fork before use
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into 2 equal pieces, softened
  • 1 medium boneless chicken thighs, about ½ ¼ pounds total, pounded to ⅛ inch thickness
  • 1 large lemons, zested, then juiced
  • 1 large oranges, zested, then juiced
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 slices of cheese, such as cheddar or parmesan, thinly sliced
  • fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Method

  1. 1Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then set aside, 2 minutes.
  2. 2Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of flour, 2 minutes.
  3. 3Heat one butter piece in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, until deeply golden and sizzling, 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Fry the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate, 10 minutes.
  5. 5Add another butter piece to the pan, and pour in the whisked eggs, tilting to evenly coat the bottom, 2 minutes.
  6. 6Sprinkle the lemons and oranges' zest, garlic, and chopped parsley over the eggs, 1 minute.
  7. 7Distribute the sliced cheese and shredded cooked chicken over the eggs, 1 minute.
  8. 8Use a spatula to fold the omelette in half over the fillings, then cook for another minute, until set.
  9. 9Sliding the omelette onto a plate, garnish with parsley leaves, and serve with lemon wedges on the side, 2 minutes.

Goes well with

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    Crunchy Grain

Nutrition per serving

463kcal
Calories
29g
Protein
16g
Carbs
32g
Fat
2g
Fiber
1252mg
Sodium
17g
Sat fat
295mg
Cholesterol

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