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    Maman's Chicken Frittata -Kookooye Morgh

    Published: Dec 26, 2015 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian delight!

    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian delight!

     

    It's the day after Christmas! How are you? Have you opened all your gifts? Was Santa nice to you this year?

    My first Christmas ever was just awesome. It was perfect, amazing and full of gifts. I got seven things that had unicorns! Including a couple of unicorns that will be featured in my photos soon, a unicorn finger doll which is the funniest thing man has ever made and a stuffed unicorn that just made my day! I also got a candy thermometer which means we are going to make caramel!

    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian deliciousness!

    On Christmas Eve we had some guests and my mother-in-love made this amazing potato dish that I love as a side dish. You see, every mom has some go-to, super delicious dishes that you just wonder how it comes together in no time and tastes so good!

    My maman has this tasty chicken Frittata (Kookooye morgh) that comes together in less than 40 minutes, is very easy to make and everyone likes it a lot! This is something my mom used to make when she was busy or didn't have much time to spend in the kitchen, like these stuffed potato patties or these Persian meat patties, and also for the times we wanted to be more on the healthy, light side of eating.

    "Chicken frittata is delicious and healthy!"

    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian delight!

    Sometimes my maman makes chicken frittata with leftover chicken. In that case the cooking time is even less than what is mentioned in this recipe. So, basically, if you have some leftover cooked potatoes or even mashed potatoes and some chicken, all you need to do is to add some eggs and breadcrumbs to it and voila! your chicken frittata is ready in 20 minutes!

    You can add some bell peppers if you want more flavor in it. I usually prefer to make it the way my maman does it: simple and fast! You can serve it with salad and a piece of bread or just have it as a side dish, both are great options!

    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian delight!

    This is how my maman makes chicken frittata and I hope you like it! What is your mom's go-to meal?

    Happy holidays!

    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Another Persian deliciousness!

    Maman's Chicken Frittata -Kookooye Morgh

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This is my maman's way of making chicken frittata. It requires a few ingredients and can be on the table in less than one hour! Persian delight!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Persian
    Servings 4
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil separated
    • ½ chicken breast cut into small pieces
    • 1 big potato cut into small pieces
    • 1 onion cut into small pieces
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¾ cup water
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Saute onion until translucent.
    • Add chicken, potatoes and spices. Saute for 5 minutes until chicken is light.
    • Add water and cover the pan. Let the chicken and potatoes cook for 20 minutes until fully cooked.
    • Transfer everything into a bowl and mash using a potato masher. (Or just mix everything using a food processor)
    • Add eggs and breadcrumbs. Mix until fully combined.
    • Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a medium size pan over medium-high heat.
    • Pour the frittata batter into the pan, spread it using a spatula.
    • Cover and let it cook for almost 10 minutes.
    • Flip the frittata (You can cut it into wedges and then flip) and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
    • Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

     

     

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    1. Anne Murphy

      January 06, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      What a great fast meal! Never tried turmeric in eggs - I'll have to .

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 07, 2016 at 5:18 pm

        Hi Anne! I'm sure you will love the flavor of turmeric! It makes everything better!

        Reply
    2. Heather

      January 02, 2016 at 8:12 am

      We are going to make this for dinner this week. Thanks, Cousin-and Happy New Year!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 02, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        Heather so happy to see your comment here! Please let me know if you guys like it! Love you all and happy new year! <3

        Reply
    3. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction

      December 27, 2015 at 4:06 am

      This chicken frittata looks absolutely delicious! I want to make it for dinner now!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

        I hope you like it Marsha! <3

        Reply
    4. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      December 26, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really good! Perfect for a New Year's Day brunch!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 26, 2015 at 6:32 pm

        What a neat idea Rachel! Maybe I should do that! 😀

        Reply
    5. Diane

      December 26, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken frittata looks like one of my favorite foods! So yummy and delicious! Love that your using turmeric! such a flavorful healthy spice to add!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 26, 2015 at 6:05 pm

        True Diane! Turmeric is one of the many spices that can be found in any Persian Kitchen!

        Reply
    6. Noel

      December 26, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      I love that you served a small bit of green salad alongside the frittata, what a good idea to make a meal.

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 26, 2015 at 6:04 pm

        Thanks Noel! Most of our food in Iran is served with a side salad 🙂

        Reply
    7. Tania @ COOKTORIA

      December 26, 2015 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      My mom's go-to meal is pasta with peas and ham. It's always nice to cook mom's classics. 🙂
      I love this chicken frittata, it looks really yummy! Pinned and Yummed!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 26, 2015 at 12:18 pm

        That sounds delicious Tania! Glad you like it!

        Reply
    8. Wajeeha

      December 26, 2015 at 10:53 am

      This looks delicious Shadi and the pictures are so gorgeous! Moms always make the best food don't they? 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 26, 2015 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks Wajeeha! They do make the best food all the time!

        Reply

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