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Chicken frittata

<p>Traditionally an Italian dish, a frittata is a great way to use up your eggs and any extra veggies you have. This variation makes a great, filling dinner that will do you for a couple of nights. Feel free to experiment with whatever’s on hand.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped into small chunks</li> <li>350g chicken breast, cut into small chunks</li> <li>3 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li>1 red capsicum, chopped into small pieces</li> <li>½ cup broccoli, chopped into small pieces</li> <li>8 cherry tomatoes</li> <li>8 eggs, beaten</li> <li>Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the sweet potato into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5 minutes, or until it’s almost tender. </li> <li>Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large oven-safe frying pan and cook the sweet potato over a high heat for about five minutes, or until the pieces are lightly brown. Place the potato onto a paper towel-lined plate.</li> <li>Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the chicken for a few minutes, until it is browned slightly. Add the capsicum and broccoli and cook for another minute, stirring. Return the sweet potato to the pan.</li> <li>Pour in the eggs and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper (or your choice of herbs). Cook over a medium heat for eight to 10 minutes.</li> <li>As the eggs begin to set, pull the edges of the frittata up using a spatula and tilt the pan to redistribute the uncooked egg.</li> <li>Preheat your grill to a high setting. When the eggs are almost completely set, slide the pan into the grill and cook until the top is golden brown.</li> <li>Slide the frittata out of the pan and serve hot or cold.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/cheesy-pea-and-pesto-pasta">Try our cheesy pea and pesto pasta</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/salmon-fishcakes/">These salmon fishcakes are delicious and easy to freeze</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/pumpkin-and-cheese-risotto/">Give risotto a go with this pumpkin and blue cheese version</a></strong></em></span></p>

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