Chicken, Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Frittata

My sister and niece were coming over for lunch, and I wasn't sure on what I might cook, so on perusal of my fridge and cupboards, I came up with this little recipe made from what I had at hand. It turned out beautifully and so I thought I might share it :)

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Frittata
Serves 6

Ingredients

10 Eggs

250g (½ pound) of chicken thigh fillet (boneless and skinless) cubed

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm (½ inch) cubes

1 large onion -chopped

4 cloves of garlic – finely chopped

2 Tbsp of olive oil

½ tsp brown sugar

A splash of milk

50g (2oz) cheddar cheese- grated

Salt and pepper

Water as required

Method

Pre heat your oven to 180°C. (355°F)

In a shallow, non stick frying pan, add oil, onions, garlic and sweet potato. Sweat onions, sweet potato and garlic over a medium heat, then add half a cup of water and slow cook until water is evaporated.  Check to see if sweet potato has softened, you may need to add more water and cook again until just tender.

Add ½ tsp brown sugar to the pan and continue to cook, stirring, over a medium heat.  Add chicken and another splash of oil (if required) and brown contents of the pan. You may need to raise the heat slightly in order to caramelize.

In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper till frothy, pour into the caramelized sweet potato, onion, garlic and chicken mix in the pan.  Reduce heat to low and leave egg mixture to set.  Give the pan a shake after every 5 minutes or so to see if the base is setting – it should move around as a whole piece like an omelette.

When set through approximately half way, sprinkle with grated cheese and turn your oven setting to grill.  Place pan under the grill, but leave the oven door open so that the pan handle is outside.  Grill until egg mixture is fully set and cheese is brown bubbly and delicious.

Cut into wedges and serve with a Greek salad and garlic bread. J

Note:

Frittata can be made ahead of time, reheated, eaten cold or frozen for later use.