Steps to Prepare Mighty Spice Butter Chicken

Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts

Simple and quick to prepare.

Recipe Summary Berbere Spiced Chicken Breasts

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.

Ingredients | Mighty Spice Butter Chicken

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

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.

Here's a link to a recipe for making your own Berbere Spice Blend.

Info | Mighty Spice Butter Chicken

prep: 10 mins cook: 10 mins total: 20 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 chicken breast

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