Breakfast time! Texan MexiScramble
This is a great breakfast on the weekends, and leftovers are still tasty the next day!
Texan Mexiscramble
Makes breakfast for two.
Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes (cook and dice chicken breasts ahead of time)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 4 eggs, or 1 cup egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (or ground chipotle for a smoky flair)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbs water
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced (optional – remove seeds for less heat)
- 12 oz leftover chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, break eggs into a small bowl. Add cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and water. Scramble with a fork until fully combined.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno to the hot skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until slightly softened.
- Add eggs and chicken, and cook while continuously stirring until eggs are light and fluffy.
- Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes, and top with fresh cilantro to serve.
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