Ethiopian Spice Chicken Delight

Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
🥘 Servings: 2
🍽️ Yield: N/A

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Mixture:

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   • In a small bowl, combine the ground cardamom, ground allspice, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

2. Season the Chicken:

   • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast halves with the spice mixture.

3. Sauté the Chicken:

   • In a heavy medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
   • Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sauté until browned, about 4 minutes on each side.
   • Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

4. Prepare the Onion and Ginger:

   • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
   • Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
   • Stir in the minced ginger and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

5. Simmer the Chicken:

   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the onion and ginger mixture.
   • Pour in 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.

6. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to two plates and cover with foil to keep warm.
   • Increase the heat to boil the sauce until slightly thickened, approximately 7 minutes.
   • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve:

   • Spoon the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken breasts.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 320.4
• Fat: 18.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 11.4g
• Cholesterol: 114.2mg
• Sodium: 204.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 9.1g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 3.5g
• Protein: 28.3g

Recipe Notes:

• This Spicy Ethiopian Chicken dish is bursting with flavor from the aromatic spices and tender chicken breast.
• Serve it with rice or injera for an authentic Ethiopian meal experience.
• Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste preferences.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Ethiopian chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!