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Crispy Egg Foo Young

This Crispy Egg Foo Young is a delicious, golden-fried Chinese-style omelette loaded with chicken, vegetables, and savory seasonings. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, it's a quick and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Asian Recipes, Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until well combined.
  • Stir in chicken, bean sprouts, green onions, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Ladle about 1/4 cup of egg mixture into skillet, spreading slightly to form a patty.
  • Cook until edges are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden and egg is set, another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with a drizzle of brown gravy or sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 17.5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 345mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.7g
Keyword chicken omelette, Chinese recipe, egg foo young, fried omelette