Description
Omurice (Japanese Rice Omelet) is a quick dinner recipe that wraps savory chicken fried rice inside a tender, fluffy egg omelet. This easy dinner idea blends Japanese comfort food with Western flair and is perfect for a cozy lunch or quick breakfast. It’s kid-friendly, easy to customize, and made with simple pantry staples. Whether you’re looking for food ideas for picky eaters or wholesome dinner ideas in under 30 minutes, Omurice is a healthy snack or meal that checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup diced chicken breast
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon neutral oil (for cooking)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Add diced carrots and cook for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Stir in the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir well to combine.
5. Mix in ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry everything together.
6. Add frozen peas and cook for 1 more minute until heated through. Set aside.
7. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk and a pinch of salt.
8. Heat butter in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture.
9. Swirl to form a thin omelet and cook until just set.
10. Place the rice mixture in the center of the omelet.
11. Fold the omelet over the rice, shaping it into an oval.
12. Slide onto a plate seam-side down and drizzle with ketchup to serve.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
You can swap chicken with ham, tofu, or shrimp.
Make the rice filling ahead to save time for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: omurice, japanese omelet rice, quick dinner, easy dinner, comfort food