Berbere Chicken (Delicious Ethiopian Chicken)
This berbere chicken recipe packs a punch and keeps your taste buds dancing - it's one of my favorite chicken recipes! Bursting with an aromatic berbere spice blend, zesty lemon, and tender chicken thighs, this dish exemplifies delicious Ethiopian flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (approx 1.5 lbs)
- 3 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon berbere spice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, berbere spice, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Mix them together until you have a thick, flavorful paste.
- 3
Generously rub the berbere seasoning all over your chicken pieces.
- 4
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place chicken skin side down in a single layer.
- 5
Pop them into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- 6
Once perfectly cooked, let the chicken thighs rest for a few minutes.
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