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Crispy Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils
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26 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 1HR

Crispy Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils

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Berbere is an Ethiopian spice mix, made with a combination of spices grown in the region. Flavors are deep and exotic and warming, perfect for the cold of fall and winter. My favorite use for Berbere as a rub for chicken, lamb, tofu and to flavor lentils or stews.
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Feasting at Home
I’m chef and owner of Feast Catering Company, and author of Feasting at Home – a food blog featuring seasonal, healthy & global recipes.
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Berbere is an Ethiopian spice mix, made with a combination of spices grown in the region. Flavors are deep and exotic and warming, perfect for the cold of fall and winter. My favorite use for Berbere as a rub for chicken, lamb, tofu and to flavor lentils or stews.
1HR
Total Time
$2.92
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Lentils
French Green Lentils
1 cup
French Green Lentils
Water
3 cups
Water
Onion
2 cups
Onions, diced
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Ginger
1 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger, minced
Carrot
1 cup
Carrot, diced
Tomato
1 cup
Tomato, diced
Salt
1 tsp
Chicken
Berbere Spice Mix
1/4 cup
Berbere Spice Mix
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Kosher Salt
to taste
Berbere Spice Mix
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Cumin Seeds
1/2 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds
or Cumin Powder
Whole Coriander Seeds
1 tsp
Whole Coriander Seeds
or Coriander Powder
Cardamom Seeds
1 tsp
Cardamom Seeds
or Cardamom Powder
Salt
1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds
1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds
or Fenugreek Powder
Black Peppercorns
1 tsp
Black Peppercorns
or Freshly Ground Pepper
Ground Cloves
1/2 tsp
Ground Cloves
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
750
Fat
58.2 g
Protein
21.5 g
Carbs
36.4 g
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step 1
If using whole seeds for the Berbere spice mix, lightly toast the Cumin Seeds (1/2 Tbsp), Whole Coriander Seeds (1 tsp), Cardamom Seeds (1 tsp), Fenugreek Seeds (1 tsp) and Black Peppercorns (1 tsp) on the stove top in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes.
step 1 If using whole seeds for the Berbere spice mix, lightly toast the Cumin Seeds (1/2 Tbsp), 
Whole Coriander Seeds (1 tsp), Cardamom Seeds (1 tsp), Fenugreek Seeds (1 tsp) and Black Peppercorns (1 tsp) on the stove top in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes.
step 2
Grind the toasted seeds, Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp), Ground Cloves (1/2 tsp), Ground Cinnamon (1/2 tsp), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Sweet Paprika (3 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Ground Turmeric (1 tsp) and Salt (1 tsp) using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Remember to crush or grind the chili flakes.
step 2 Grind the toasted seeds, Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp), Ground Cloves (1/2 tsp), Ground Cinnamon (1/2 tsp), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Sweet Paprika (3 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Ground Turmeric (1 tsp) and Salt (1 tsp) using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Remember to crush or grind the chili flakes.
step 3
In a medium heavy-bottom​ pot or dutch oven, saute Onions (2 cups), Carrot (1 cup), Garlic (5 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
step 3 In a medium heavy-bottom​ pot or dutch oven, saute Onions (2 cups), Carrot (1 cup), Garlic (5 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
step 4
Add Berbere Spice Mix (2 Tbsp) and sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
step 4 Add Berbere Spice Mix (2 Tbsp) and sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
step 5
Add French Green Lentils (1 cup), Tomato (1 cup), Salt (1 tsp), and Water (3 cups). Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low and let cook until al dente, about 30 minutes.
step 6
Pat the Skin-On Chicken Thighs (6) dry. Use Kosher Salt (to taste) to season all sides. Generously rub each piece with Berbere Spice Mix (2 Tbsp). Feel free to use more if needed.
step 7
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a heavy bottom skillet, on medium high heat, place chicken skin side down and sear until it is crispy and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
step 8
Turn over and turn heat down to medium, searing for 2 to 3 minutes.
step 8 Turn over and turn heat down to medium, searing for 2 to 3 minutes.
step 9
Place in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over a bed of Ethiopian lentils, and garnish with Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (to taste).
step 9 Place in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over a bed of Ethiopian lentils, and garnish with Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (to taste).
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Beans & Legumes
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
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