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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 deliciousness!
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Maman's Chicken Frittata -Kookooye Morgh

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Persian
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

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