AFRICAN (ETHIOPIAN) CHICKEN IN SPICY RED SAUCE

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My husband and are a so blessed to have friends all over the world. Some great friends who are missionaries in Saboba, Northern Ghana made this Chicken dish for us when they were on leave. Jean had first eaten it in Ethiopia. I may not be able to travel physically, but I sure do by tasting authentic food from around the...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb boneless, chicken breasts
3 Tbsp lemon juice, juice from 1 lemon
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 c onions, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp cardamon, ground
1/2 c dry red wine
1 can(s) chicken broth
6 oz can tomato paste
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
BERBERE
2 Tbsp red pepper, ground
1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp cloves, ground

Steps:

  • 1. BERBERE: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Yields 1/4 cup. Serving size is 1 teaspoons.
  • 2. CHICKEN: Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently. Add 2 tsp Berbere, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, cook 1 minute.
  • 4. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended. 8 Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.
  • 5. Stir in cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

Zion Vigilant
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Shadin Rj
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was surprisingly mild. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jubayed Jubayed
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Salome Carpenter
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful.


Rizwan tariq mtech
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zubair Zubaie
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


DOMNICK RANGI
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Soliman Khan NoOrZai
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


shelby cannon
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was surprisingly mild. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Uwimana abdallah
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Md Rifat sarker
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and delicious, and the sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful.


Rz Zishan 69
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Khulekani Bruce
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing! I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with some adjustments.


David jeanlouis
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md motaleb Mia
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I will definitely be making this again.