Description
A vibrant and flavorful Ethiopian spiced chicken dish that brings together friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate chicken pieces with berbere spice, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced onions until caramelized (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet, searing until golden brown.
- Toss in chopped tomatoes and deglaze the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve on a platter with injera or rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu and use an alternative spice mix if berbere is not available.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ethiopian cuisine, spiced chicken, comfort food, party dish, family meal