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Mexican Chicken Omelet

The Mexican chicken omelette presents an opportunity to step into a cultural and culinary adventure right in your own kitchen.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken, mexican, mexican-style, omelet, omelette
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 228kcal
Cost $8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey chopped into chunks
  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • Cooking fat
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the ½ cup water with the tomatoes, olive oil and chili powder together in a blender or food processor and process to a smooth purée.
    ½ cup water, ½ cup tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Transfer the tomato purée to a saucepan, bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 7 minutes, until quite thick.
  • Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the chicken or turkey. Reduce the heat to low while you prepare the omelets.
    Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey
  • Whisk the eggs together with the water in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    8 eggs, ¼ cup water, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Add some cooking fat to a non-stick skillet, heat it to a medium heat and pour ¼ of the egg mixture in it.
    Cooking fat
  • Use a spatula to stir the omelet gently while it cooks and to allow uncooked parts to run underneath.
  • When the omelet is set, add ¼ of the tomato sauce, fold the omelet in half, cover and cook for another minute.
  • Set aside and repeat the process for the other omelets.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 354mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg