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Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts
Chef John
"One of my favorite uses for berbere spice is this chicken breast recipe. But you can use a pork chop or a piece of lamb, it's so versatile."
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Ingredients
20 m servings 427 calsOriginal recipe yields 1 servings (1 chicken breast)
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- Season both sides of chicken breast with salt. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon berbere spice mix to coat both sides of chicken breast (see Cook's Note for recipe link).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to turn brown. Immediately transfer chicken breast to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a warm dish.
- Stir in lime juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, and coconut milk; stir to deglaze pan. Bring to a simmer while stirring. Add 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice and a pinch of salt. Transfer chicken breast back to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce starts to reduce, basting chicken with pan juices as it cooks, 4 or 5 more minutes. 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 the pan sauce.
Footnotes
- Chef's Note:
- Here's a link to a recipe for making your own Berbere Spice Blend.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 427 calories; 28 g fat; 15.4 g carbohydrates; 28.1 g protein; 91 mg cholesterol; 3102 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
11/17/2016
I love trying out recipes from all corners of the world and when I heard this was an Ethiopian dish, I knew I had to try it out, especially since it was from Chef John. As always, he did not di...
Most helpful critical review
2/10/2018
Too much tomato paste- the amount called for just overwhelmed the flavors of everything else, and it tasted like just.. tomato sauce with some spice. I kept adding more coconut milk and berbere ...
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11/17/2016
I love trying out recipes from all corners of the world and when I heard this was an Ethiopian dish, I knew I had to try it out, especially since it was from Chef John. As always, he did not di...
1/22/2018
We love Ethiopian food but this is the first time I've made it. Turned out great. Amazing appetizing aroma too. We all loved it. I used 1 lb breasts, two to a pan (2 pans) but they weren't coo...
8/17/2017
I love layers of flavors and this chicken had many. This will be made over and over again at our home. What an amazing treat.
2/10/2018
My family makes the authentic Doro Wat from the time they lived in Ethiopia. This was a good take on it. Changed it by added onion to the pan with chicken and only 1/2 lime and whole hard boiled...
2/10/2018
Too much tomato paste- the amount called for just overwhelmed the flavors of everything else, and it tasted like just.. tomato sauce with some spice. I kept adding more coconut milk and berbere ...
11/9/2017
Really tasty!! i will put half as much lime in next time. Too acidic with amount suggested. would go great with a light bread. naan?