Berbere-Spiced Chicken Tibs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Tender chicken chunks sautéed with traditional Ethiopian berbere spice and finished with a rich garlic butter sauce, served with injera or rice. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, berbere spice blend, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces with 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and butter sauce coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for brightness.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with injera flatbread or steamed rice.

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