Quail Egg Chorizo Breakfast Skillet
This Quail Egg Chorizo Breakfast Skillet is pure comfort food at its best. The quail eggs bring a welcomed richness, while the chorizo presents a kick of heat. The crispy potatoes and tender vegetables round it out for a perfect skillet dish.
I use homemade chorizo, which brings a bright, fresh flavor from the red wine vinegar. This is hearty yet filled with nutrition from the veggies and the double kick of protein.
Quail eggs are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world. Yet, with the evolution of community farming (yay!), they are becoming a popular everyday food for good reason.
Quail Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoe medium, skin removed and large dice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion medium, diced
- ½ pepper yellow, orange or green, diced
- ½ pound chorizo
- 6 quail eggs
- chives chopped for garnish
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
- Placed diced potatoes in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix until coated. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, turning once halfway through. Potatoes are done when golden and crisp. Turn oven to low.2 russet potatoe, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Meanwhile, add the diced onion and pepper to the skillet. Saute on medium until tender, 8 - 10 minutes. You want them tender and just starting to caramelize. Remove from skillet.½ yellow onion, ½ pepper
- Add chorizo to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until browned and cooked. Add the vegetables and potatoes and mix until evenly incorporated.½ pound chorizo
- Place half of the chorizo mixture into each of the two skillets. Place the skillets in the oven to stay warm.
- Spray a small non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat to medium-high heat. Crack each egg and pour each into a separate small dish. Once all six are prepared, slide them one by one into the skillet, Cook for two minutes until the desired doneness.6 quail eggs
- Remove skillets from the oven using pot holders. Slide 3 eggs onto each breakfast skillet. Garnish with chives and serve with your favorite hot sauce on the side.chives, hot sauce
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