Spicy Chili Garlic Eggs
Spicy Chili Garlic Eggs is a quick, bold, and protein-packed dish combining creamy eggs with fiery chili and aromatic garlic. Ready in under 15 minutes, this flavorful recipe is perfect for any meal and uses simple pantry staples to deliver a satisfying and zesty bite every time.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Total Time: 12-13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 fresh chili, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Prep Your Ingredients: Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mince the garlic finely and chop the green onions for garnish. If using fresh chili, slice it thinly to release even heat.
- Sauté Garlic and Chili: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes or fresh chili, stirring until fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful to avoid burning the garlic.
- Cook the Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs over the garlic-chili oil. Gently scramble or let the eggs set slightly depending on your preferred texture. Stir occasionally to cook evenly and absorb the spicy flavors.
- Season & Finish: Drizzle soy sauce over the eggs while still moist to enhance the savory depth. Remove from heat just before the eggs are fully set to keep them tender and soft.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the Spicy Chili Garlic Eggs to a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for better texture and richer flavor.
- Add chili gradually to control the heat according to your tolerance.
- Remove from heat just before fully cooked for creamy, soft eggs.
- Toast garlic lightly until golden but not burnt to keep flavor bright.
- Use high-quality soy sauce to enhance umami and balance the spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
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