How to Make Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Doro Wat is a traditional Ethiopian chicken dish packed with rich, spicy flavors. It is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine and is often served during special occasions and festivals. The dish features tender chicken simmered in a complex, aromatic sauce made with a blend of spices and seasoned with onions, garlic, and ginger.

What sets Doro Wat apart is its unique spice blend, which includes a mix of Ethiopian spices such as berbere, a fiery red spice blend made from dried chilies, as well...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 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-boiled eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 27 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 37 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breast halves

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

    778 cal.

    • Total Fat: 54g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 399mg
    • Sodium: 2859mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 813mg