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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter infused with 1 tsp warm spices, red onions, thinly sliced (about 500 g), berbere spice blend, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet or sauté pan, wooden spoon or spatula, sharp knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, toast your berbere spice briefly in the pan before adding onions if desired.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), water, medium onion, peeled and quartered, garlic cloves, smashed, lemon, halved. Equipment: large pot, cast iron skillet or grill pan, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, tongs, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat, aiming for 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Brown the chicken thoroughly to develop deeper flavor and color in the stew.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), extra virgin olive oil, lemons, zested and juiced, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped. Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, baking sheet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs, aluminum foil (optional for resting).
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor and tenderness, but do not exceed 2 hours to avoid texture changes from the lemon juice.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 120 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, yellow onions, clarified butter (niter kibbeh), garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor and tender meat.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces, seasonal root vegetables (such as carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes), peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces, vegetable oil, shallots, roughly chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (e.g. Instant Pot), blender or food processor, large skillet or sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: If fresh turmeric is unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of good quality turmeric powder instead.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, brown or green lentils, rinsed, medium-grain white rice, rinsed, yellow onions, thinly sliced, olive oil, divided. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet or frying pan, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure onions are cooked on medium-low heat to prevent burning and to achieve deep caramelization.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), Caribbean jerk seasoning, olive oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy skillet or cast iron pan with lid, small saucepan with lid (for steaming rice), knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: For more heat, add finely chopped fresh scotch bonnet or habanero chili to the vegetables when sautéing.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken (giniling), vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground chicken and cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken thigh, onion, garlic, ground cumin. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large skillet or sauté pan, large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the bulgur wheat properly ensures tender kofta and better binding in the mixture.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless boneless chicken breasts (~400 g), quinoa, rinsed, water, small onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small frying pan, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula or spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 175 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: cut into serving pieces, vegetable oil for braising, shallots, peeled and sliced, garlic, peeled, red chilies, deseeded for milder taste. Equipment: blender or mortar and pestle, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, stove or slow cooker, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor and succulence.