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Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Chicken)

The national dish of Ethiopia, this spicy chicken stew is simply outstanding!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 647 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African , Ethiopian

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour lemon juice over. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon butter and continue to saute, covered, for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and saute, covered, over low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 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.
  6. Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to heat preference. Add the boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  7. Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew. Serve hot with injera, bread or rice.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.