Spicy Awaze Chicken Tibs
Ethiopian-spiced seared chicken with a fiery ginger-garlic chile sauce. Sheet-pan finish in under 20 minutes—authentic heat, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp awaze spice.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear chicken without stirring for 3 minutes until golden on the bottom. Stir, cook 3 more minutes.
Step 4
Push chicken to the side. Add ginger, chile, and remaining 1 tbsp awaze to the empty space.
Step 5
Stir everything together, cook 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in lime juice and toss to coat.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot, topped with scallions or cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or nonstick skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or spatula
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