Thai Style Chicken Omelette With Jasmine Rice Recipe

Thai cuisine · 470 calories

About this recipe

Start your day with a burst of flavor in this Thai-inspired breakfast. The dish combines tender chicken pieces with a fluffy omelette, served atop fragrant jasmine rice. Enhanced with the bold flavors of Thai Seven Spice, soy sauce, and fish sauce, this meal is both satisfying and energizing. The cooking process is straightforward yet rewarding, involving a delicate balance of spice and fragrant ingredients. Perfect for those who love a hearty and protein-rich breakfast, this dish will keep you fueled for hours. Garnish with fresh spring onions and coriander for a fresh, vibrant finish. Whether you're looking for a quick morning meal or something to savor on a slower day, this Thai-style breakfast hits all the right notes.

Ingredients

  • 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
  • 1 L Olive Oil – Organic
  • - Fish Sauce Squid Brand
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Bunch Coriander - Bunch
  • Bunch Spring Onion (Bunch)
  • - Greenfields Thai Seven Spice
  • 1 Kg Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali, 1Kg
  • NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin
  • NaN Large English Brown Eggs
  • 450G Natoora Echalion Shallots

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it according to the package instructions.
  2. 2. Dice the chicken breast (150 g) into small bite-sized pieces and season with 1/2 teaspoon of Thai Seven Spice.
  3. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then sauté the diced chicken until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and spring onions. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  5. 5. Crack the 4 eggs into a bowl and whisk them until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and whisk again.
  6. 6. Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the shallots and garlic, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  7. 7. Scatter the cooked chicken pieces over the egg mixture while it is still slightly runny, allowing them to settle into the omelette as it cooks.
  8. 8. Once the edges of the omelette start to lift and the center is almost set, carefully fold the omelette in half using a spatula.
  9. 9. Serve the omelette on top of the cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sliced spring onions and fresh coriander leaves.
  10. 10. Drizzle the remaining soy sauce and fish sauce over the dish for added flavor, then enjoy your Thai-inspired breakfast!

How to make Thai Style Chicken Omelette With Jasmine Rice

  1. Cook rice and chicken. Rinse and cook the jasmine rice. Season diced chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon of Thai seven-spice seasoning and sauté in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked and golden, then set aside.
  2. Sauté the aromatics. Finely chop the shallots, garlic and spring onions, then sauté the shallots and garlic in the remaining olive oil in the same pan until fragrant.
  3. Whisk the eggs. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined, then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and whisk again.
  4. Cook the omelette. Pour the eggs over the shallots and garlic, swirling to coat the pan, scatter in the chicken while still slightly runny, then fold in half once the edges lift and the centre is almost set.
  5. Serve over rice. Serve the omelette on the jasmine rice, garnish with sliced spring onions and coriander leaves, and drizzle over the remaining soy sauce and the fish sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Thai Style Chicken Omelette with Jasmine Rice take?
About 30 minutes in total, with 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. Cook the rice first so it is ready when the omelette sets.
Is Thai Style Chicken Omelette with Jasmine Rice vegetarian?
No, it contains diced chicken breast and fish sauce, cooked into an egg omelette with shallots, garlic and spring onions.
How do I keep a Thai omelette fluffy?
Whisk the eggs until fully combined, pour them into a well-heated pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook over medium heat and fold as soon as the top is just set.
What can I use instead of shallots in the chicken omelette?
Swap them for finely chopped red onion or the white parts of the spring onions. Shallots are milder and sweeter, so use a slightly smaller amount of onion.
What do I serve with a Thai chicken omelette?
It is made to sit on a mound of jasmine rice with a drizzle of dark soy sauce. Sliced cucumber and a little chilli sauce on the side add freshness and heat.