Description
This authentic Doro Wat recipe brings the bold flavors of Ethiopia to your kitchen. Slow-cooked tender chicken and a rich berbere spice mix create a vibrant, fiery stew perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3–4 tablespoons berbere spice mix
- 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter)
- Salt to taste
- Water or chicken broth as needed
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and set aside.
- Sauté the onions in niter kibbeh until deeply caramelized.
- Add garlic, ginger, and berbere spice mix; cook until fragrant.
- Incorporate the chicken and pour in water or chicken broth, then simmer gently until the chicken is tender and infused with spices.
- Serve hot with injera or rice for an authentic Ethiopian meal experience.
Notes
Serve with injera or rice for an authentic experience. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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