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Breakfast in many homes across different cultures is synonymous with omelette. An all-time favourite food, omelette can be nutritious, delicious, and a wholesome meal all at the same time. And it can be made in a jiffy. Didn’t most of us learn omelette as one of the first proper dishes to cook in the kitchen? Omelettes are also that one breakfast item with which you can experiment to your heart’s content. Egg whisked with butter, spices, veggies or even meat, and cooked over a hot pan, is a mass favourite to not just relish but also make. And while it is comparatively simpler, making fluffy omelettes to perfection is no easy feat.
And if you have been making omelettes, by now you’ll know what all can go wrong, and what all can be right when making one. And the one thing that we all know is that one can add any and everything to an omelette. So, how about experimenting with a little more than just a handful of veggies? Omelette is already a high-protein dish, but you can also make it weight loss friendly by simply tweaking it a bit more. A high protein meal induces a feeling of satiety for a long time, which keeps untimely hunger pangs at bay, and revs up weight loss.
Here we bring you a masaledar, filling and a high protein omelette recipe, with the addition of chicken chunks. Chicken Masala Omelette is a hearty twist to your classic desi masala omelette, and comes loaded with juicy chicken chunks along with fiery spices (masalas), which make it a wholesome and indulgent affair. In addition to chicken and spices, you can add veggies of your choice like onion, spring onions or tomatoes. Here’s how you can make Chicken Masala Omelette.
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Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
¼ cup chicken chunks
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp oil
1 cup chopped veggies of your choice (optional)
Method:
1. Whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are completely combined.
2. Add seasonings like salt along with chillies and spices, along with the veggies if using. Mix well.
3. Now, heat oil in a pan, add tiny chunks and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
4. Once done, pour the egg mixture, cook a little and then add the chicken chunks.
5. Season it with oregano, and cook from both sides.
6. Serve with toasted bread.
This high-protein Chicken Masala Omelette is sure to keep you full for long, subsequently helping you to manage your body weight. So, the next time when you feel like experimenting with your morning meal, ditch the regular omelette and simply toss in some chicken chunks with eggs for a mouth-watering omelette.
