The Best Chilli Scrambled Eggs

chilli scrambled eggs on a white plate surrounded by a cup of coffee, English muffins, and a copper fork.

If you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe that packs a punch, look no further than these chilli scrambled eggs. This dish takes classic scrambled eggs up a notch with the addition of fresh chilli peppers!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 4

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 10

Servings: serving

Calories: 244kcal

Equipment

Kitchen Knife
Cutting Board
Nonstick Frying Pan
Silicone Spatula

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter unsalted
2 eggs large
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 Fresno chili

Instructions

Thinly slice your chili pepper.
In a medium bowl, crack your eggs. Whisk eggs and add a pinch of salt.
Place a non-stick pan over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Add a tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter has melted, pour in egg mixture and use a rubber or silicone spatula to gently move the beaten eggs around the pan. You'll want to move slowly and with fewer motions for scrambled eggs with large curds, and faster with consistent movements for smaller curds.
Continue this process for a few minutes, until you see definite curds forming but the eggs are still runny.
Take the pan off the heat. The residual heat in the pan will finish cooking the eggs.
Taste for seasoning, season with salt and pepper if needed, top with the fresh sliced chilis, and serve.

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Notes

General

You can swap the Fresno chili for another chili pepper of your choice, like a jalapeño.
Never use a non-stick frying pan on anything higher than medium heat. It will degrade the nonstick coating more quickly and you'll need to replace the pan more often.
If you'd like to make more than 1 serving, you can click on the "1" next to "serving" in the header of the recipe card. Slide to adjust to your desired number of servings. Keep in mind that this will automatically increase the butter, which isn't necessary. 1 tablespoon will be sufficient for up to 6 or so eggs.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge Refrigerate any leftover eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer I do not recommend freezing this dish.
Reheating To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until your eggs are warmed through. You may want to cover them, too, as there is potential for splatter.

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