Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts

Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth, or as needed
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice blend, or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro


  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with a drizzle of the pan sauce.

05/09/2018
Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7228
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5584
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4363
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4180
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4287
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4334
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5296
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4823
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4633
Berbere Spice Blend
Berbere Spice Blend
Place the ground chilies, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a..
796
Smothered Chicken Breasts
Smothered Chicken Breasts
Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.Heat oil in a la..
1575
Chicken Breasts with Olives
Chicken Breasts with Olives
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Melt the bu..
1334
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.Heat olive..
1032
Chicken Breasts Supreme
Chicken Breasts Supreme
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-qu..
2.7
1778
tomatillo chicken breasts
tomatillo chicken breasts
Whisk beer, teriyaki sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder ..
721
Tangy Chicken Breasts
Tangy Chicken Breasts
Place chicken in a single layer in a bowl or pan. Mix toget..
1274