Easy TikTok Egg Boil
This Easy TikTok Egg Boil combines boiled eggs with a rich, flavorful garlic-butter sauce, making it a satisfying appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces Eggs Use regular chicken eggs or try quail or duck eggs.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For best flavor, use fresh butter.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced garlic enhances flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning Adds a unique flavor profile.
- 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar Balances the savory flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste for heat.
- 1 cup Chicken Bone or Vegetable Broth Homemade broth enhances flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
Cooking the Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Gently place in the eggs and boil for 7-7½ minutes for jammy eggs or 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Preparing the Sauce
- In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, light brown sugar, onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- Mix well to combine all the spices.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Combining Eggs and Sauce
- Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the pot and let them cool for a minute.
- Peel the shells and place the eggs in the sauce, allowing them to soak for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped flat-leaf parsley over the eggs before serving.
Notes
Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the sauce before serving.