Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish

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I love Ethiopian food but had difficulty finding authentic recipes online. I ultimately found 3 or 4 recipes and altered them all to incorporate them together in an attempt to capture the flavors in this doro wat: Ethopian chicken dish. Typically served with injera and some side vegetable dish. I prefer Atkilt, a cabbage and potato dish, but there are many delicious options.

Submitted by Twin Cities

Updated on July 22, 2024

6

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups water, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup berbere seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
⅓ cup sweet white wine
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs

Directions

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and tomato paste; stir until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in berbere, remaining 1/2 cup butter, garlic, and ginger. Reduce heat to low; cook until mixture thickens to a paste consistency, 20 to 30 minutes.
Stir remaining 2 cups water into berbere paste; add chicken. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 45 minutes.
Stir wine, cardamom, and black pepper into sauce; add hard-cooked eggs. Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes more.

Cook's Notes:

Berbere is very spicy, so if you are sensitive, reduce the amount in the recipe.

If you are unable to find berbere, I have a recipe that comes close: Berbere (Ethiopian Spice). However, it seems there are many possible variations.

You can substitute any other type of meat for the chicken breast, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

778	Calories
54g	Fat
24g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 778
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g	70%
Saturated Fat 32g	158%
Cholesterol 399mg	133%
Sodium 2859mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 12g	43%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 33g	66%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 813mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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