Chicken Berbere Recipe

Name: Chicken Berbere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 ounces cooking oil (duck fat, ghee, lard etc); 2 lbs chicken breasts, in one-inch cubes; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 tablespoons berbere, pepper (see above); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup chicken stock (or cubes); 1/2 lemon, zest of, grated; salt; pepper; fresh cilantro stem (coriander)

Servings: persons

3 -4 ounces cooking oil (duck fat, ghee, lard etc)
2 lbs chicken breasts, in one-inch cubes
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons berbere, pepper (see above)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken stock (or cubes)
1/2 lemon, zest of, grated
salt
pepper
fresh cilantro stem (coriander)

1
Brown the chicken thoroughly on high heat in a skillet in some of the fat. Set aside. Don't put too much meat into the skillet at once, or they won't brown.
2
Fry the onion and garlic in additional fat in a pot on medium heat until it is transparent.
3
Add berbere pepper and tomato paste and more fat if necessary in order not to burn the berbere.
4
Stir for a moment, then add chicken, tomatoes, stock and lemon peel.
5
Let simmer, covered, until the chicken is tender but not over-cooked (15-20 min).
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Garnish with cilantro stems and serve immediately with rice or on flat bread.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 ounces cooking oil (duck fat, ghee, lard etc), 2 lbs chicken breasts, in one-inch cubes, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Berbere 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!

Chicken Berbere

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Variations & substitutions

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