Berbere-Spiced Chicken Tibs with Injera Bread

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A traditional Ethiopian sautéed chicken dish featuring bold berbere spices, served with soft injera bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, berbere spice blend, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp niter kibbeh in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp berbere spice blend over the onions and spices. Stir continuously for 1 minute to toast the spices and release aroma.
  6. Step 6: Add the chicken pieces, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  7. Step 7: Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Step 8: Serve the spicy chicken tibs hot with 4 pieces of injera bread, tearing the bread to scoop up the flavorful sauce.

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