Spicy Ethiopian Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 3 ingredients in small bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle chicken on both sides.

3. 3

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   Transfer to plate.

6. 6

   Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet.

7. 7

   Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Add ginger and sauté for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Return chicken to skillet.

10. 10

    Add 1 cup water and bring up to a boil.

11. 11

    Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, for about 7 minutes.

12. 12

    Transfer chicken to 2 plates and cover with foil.

13. 13

    Increase heat to boil and boil sauce until slightly thickened, for about 7 minutes.

14. 14

    Season salt with salt and pepper.

15. 15

    Spoon over chicken.