Berbere Spiced Chicken

Jean from Smith & Truslow
Servings

4

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

Ethiopian

Category

Main Course

Add a little Ethiopian spice to your day with this Berbere spiced chicken. Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar and our organic Berbere Spice, a warm blend of chili, fenugreek, ginger and cardamom, then roasted or grilled. It's one of the simplest recipes we make, with a complex, gently spicy flavor. Gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo.
Berbere spiced chicken breasts with a red Ethiopian spice crust

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Berbere Spice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Mix olive oil, vinegar and Berbere Spice and pour over chicken.
  2. Massage the chicken until the marinade is evenly distributed and worked into the chicken.
  3. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven or grill to 400°.
  5. If roasting, place the chicken in a baking dish and roast for 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is no longer pink.
  6. If grilling, cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with fresh vegetables or, for a traditional pairing, our Misir Wot (Ethiopian lentil stew).

Featured Ingredient:

All of our products are certified organic, gluten-free and tested for heavy-metals.

Why use Berbere Spice from Smith and Truslow?

Premium organic berbere spice, freshly ground and rigorously tested for heavy metals. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, this authentic Ethiopian blend delivers vibrant, complex flavors while ensuring purity and quality you can trust in every dish.

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