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Ethiopian Doro Wat served in a traditional clay pot with hard-boiled eggs, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside injera bread

Ethiopian Doro Wat

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks bone-in, skin-on
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 large yellow onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup berbere spice blend
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, let cool, then peel and set aside.
  • Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining olive oil and chopped onions to the same pot. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and jammy, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger to the caramelized onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to bloom the spices and avoid burning.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return chicken pieces to the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot and continue cooking uncovered for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Storage tip: Keeps in refrigerator for up to 4 days and flavors improve overnight. Reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed. Serve traditionally with injera bread or over rice.
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