How to Make Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts is a delightful and flavorful dish that incorporates the vibrant and aromatic flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. This dish is perfect for anyone who loves to explore new and exotic flavors and is a great way to introduce your taste buds to the unique spices and herbs used in Ethiopian cooking.

The star of this dish is the berbere spice blend, which is a key ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. This complex and richly flavored spice blend is made with a combinatio...

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Ingredients

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - lightly pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon berbere spice blend, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup chicken broth, or as needed
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon berbere spice blend, or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and berbere spice.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to turn brown. Immediately transfer chicken breast to the skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a warm dish.
  • Add lime juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, and coconut milk to the skillet; stir to deglaze. Bring to a simmer while stirring. Add 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice and a pinch of salt.
  • Return chicken breast to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce starts to reduce, 4 to 5 more minutes, basting chicken with pan juices as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with a drizzle of pan sauce.
  • Nutrition

    432 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 3393mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 579mg