African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce Recipe

Name: African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound); 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound); 2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon); ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; 1 ½ cups chopped onions (2 medium); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons berbere; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ cup dry red wine; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 4 lemon wedges; 2 tablespoons ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ cups chopped onions (2 medium)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons berbere
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ cup dry red wine
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

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For Chicken:.
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Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
4
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
5
Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently.
7
Add 2 teaspoons Berbere, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom; cook 1 minute.
8
Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended.
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Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.
11
Stir in cilantro.
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Serve with lemon wedges.
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For Berbere:.
14
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound), 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound), 2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound), 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon), and more.

Yes, African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

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