Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce
Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce balances aromatic heat with a creamy, citrus-bright finish. Browned butter adds nutty depth while coconut milk softens the spice, and a touch of tomato paste brings gentle richness. Serve for a quick weeknight Dinner when you want bold flavor without a long cook.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Season both sides of the chicken breast with 1 tablespoon berbere spice and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to brown. Add the chicken breast and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a warm dish.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, and tomato paste; bring to a simmer, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Return the chicken breast to the skillet; reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the chicken is done and the sauce begins to reduce, 4 to 5 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Sprinkle the chicken with chopped cilantro; drizzle with the sauce.
- Calories 356.06 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 43.14 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 8.69 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.13 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 8.35 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.56 mg High 63%
- Sodium 1045.76 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.87 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 728.75 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 34.78 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 16.92 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.83 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Berbere Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut Lime Pan Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 356.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce healthy?
- Berbere-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Coconut-Lime Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 356.06 calories and 43.14 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1045.76 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.35 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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