Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Chicken)
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5.0
363 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Chicken)
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The national dish of Ethiopia, this spicy chicken stew is simply outstanding!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces, or 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onions finely minced to a chunky puree in food processor
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 1/4 cup Ethiopian berbere
- or use HOMEMADE BERBERE (HIGHLY recommended!)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup Tej Ethiopian honey wine, if you have it, or white wine mixed with 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 hard-boiled eggs pierced all over with fork about 1/4 inch deep
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Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour lemon juice over. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the niter kibbeh or butter along with the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and saute, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon butter and continue to saute, covered, for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and saute, covered, over low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken, broth, salt and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to heat preference. Add the boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 15 minutes.
- Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew. Serve hot with injera, bread or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
647kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
376mg
(125%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
680mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 376mg | 125% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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363 reviews
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