Description
A flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a rich berbere spice mix, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken (thighs or drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- Berbere Spice Mix
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated
- 2 Tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Herbs (like cilantro), for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, combine berbere spice, garlic, ginger, and oil. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken, browning it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes and allow them to simmer with the chicken.
- Finish Cooking: Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through; add water if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with injera or rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ethiopian Spiced Chicken, marinated chicken, berbere spice, easy dinner recipe, flavorful chicken