15-Minute Ethiopian Berbere Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A quick and vibrant chicken skillet infused with berbere spice and a tangy tomato base for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Ethiopian-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, berbere spice blend, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp berbere spice blend
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely diced yellow onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp berbere spice blend over the onion mixture, stirring continuously for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 4: Add 1 lb cut chicken breast pieces, cooking for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 5: Pour in 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup water, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring well.
Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving alongside injera, rice, or flatbread.