Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken)

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken)
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken)

Doro Wat is a traditional Ethiopian dish, a chicken stew that is spicy, flavorful, and much beloved. It's also very easy to make and will be ready in under and hour.

The star of this show is Berbere, a peppery-hot Ethiopian seasoning blend that's got a fragrant touch of cardamom and the earthiness of turmeric. It's used here to coat the chicken but this popular blend can be found on vegetables, mixed with olive oil for a simple dip, or in fiery Awaze Sauce.

Serve this stew over brown rice, or with pita, naan, or a crusty country-style bread on the side. 

 

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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Servings: 6
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Category: Quick and Easy, Chicken
Cuisine: African
Ingredients:
Instructions:
  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Toss chicken with Berbere, bell pepper, and California Roasted Minced Garlic. Add to pan with onions.
  3. Add tomato paste and water and stir together until evenly mixed.
  4. Simmer for 35-45 minutes.
  5. Add cilantro. Stir, taste, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  6. Serve over cooked rice.

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