Dirty South Fried Chicken Omelet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Omelet Base
Fried Chicken Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the boneless chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Fry Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Omelet
- 4
Whisk Eggs
In a bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
- 6
Add Chicken and Cheese
Once the omelet is mostly set, add the fried chicken pieces evenly on one half and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Fold the omelet over and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
Serve
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Slide the omelet onto a plate, top with chopped green onions and an extra drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately while hot.