Name: Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts recipe
Ingredients: 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;¼ cup chicken broth, or as needed;⅓ cup coconut milk;½ teaspoon berbere spice blend, or to taste;Salt to taste;1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Ingredients

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 ¼ cup chicken broth, or as needed ⅓ cup coconut milk ½ teaspoon berbere spice blend, or to taste Salt to taste 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Nutrition Info

432 calories carbohydrate: 15.7 g cholesterol: 92.2 mg fat: 28.1 g fiber: 6.8 g protein: 28.4 g saturatedFat: 20.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 3392.6 mg sugar: 2.9 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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.

Recipe Yield

1 chicken breast

Recipe Note

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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