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Waffle Omelette - egg, chicken recipe

Waffle Omelette

40 min
2 portions

Eggs cooked in a waffle iron — crispy on the outside, soft inside, topped with pulled chicken and fresh coriander. Dinner disguised as a waffle.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken thigh fillets with salt and pepper, then roast them in the oven at 125 °C for 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Take the chicken out and pull it apart using two forks.

  3. 3

    Chop the jalapeños. Whisk together the eggs, chopped jalapeños, and grated cheese.

  4. 4

    Heat up the waffle iron, add a little margarine, then pour in the egg mixture. Cook until done — the waffle omelette will deflate a bit once you take it out, that's normal.

Per average serving

449
Calories
kcal
35.7
Protein
g
3.2
Carbs
g
32.5
Fat
g
0.9g
Fiber
1.9g
Sugar
744mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • The chicken roasts low and slow at 125 °C, so don't crank the heat to speed it up. You want it tender enough to pull apart with two forks, not dried out.
  • Pull the chicken while it's still warm. It comes apart cleaner than when it has cooled down.
  • Whisk the eggs with the jalapeños and cheese before you heat the iron, so you can pour straight away once the margarine is melted.
  • Give the margarine a moment to coat the iron before the egg goes in, otherwise the omelette sticks in the grooves and tears when you lift it out.
  • It deflates a bit once it leaves the iron. That's normal, so pull it out while the outside is crisp rather than waiting for it to look puffier.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the fresh coriander for chopped spring onion or parsley if coriander isn't your thing.
  • Use pulled pork or leftover roast chicken instead of roasting the thighs, if you've got some sitting in the fridge.
  • If you like more heat, a few extra jalapeños in the egg mix work well, or save some to scatter on top with the coriander.

Storage & leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container, with the chicken and waffle stored separately if you can. The egg waffle goes soft once chilled, so reheat it in the waffle iron or a dry pan to bring back some crisp rather than the microwave. Freezing isn't great here, the texture turns rubbery.

What to serve with it

A simple green salad or some avocado on the side balances the jalapeño kick. A dollop of sour cream works too if you want to cool it down.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 29 April 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026

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