Stirred Berbere Chicken with Ginger and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A fast sautéed chicken dish with bold berbere spices, fresh garlic, and ginger, finished with a touch of lemon for brightness. This Ethiopian-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, berbere spice blend, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 ½ tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 stalks, chopped for garnish fresh green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 ½ tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently, for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger to the skillet, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, tossing to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 chopped fresh green onions before serving immediately.