Simmered Berbere-Spiced Doro Wat with Hard-Boiled Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A rich Ethiopian chicken stew simmered with traditional berbere spice blend and served with hard-boiled eggs, offering a deeply flavorful and aromatic experience. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless, berbere spice mix, red onions, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless
• 3 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 3 cups red onions, finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup niter kibbeh in a large pot over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Add 3 cups finely chopped red onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes until deeply caramelized and soft.
2. Step 2: Stir in 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons minced ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add 3 tablespoons berbere spice and 2 tablespoons tomato paste, cooking for 3 minutes to toast the spices and deepen flavor.
3. Step 3: Add 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs to the pot, coating well with the spice mixture. Pour in 2 cups water or chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook gently for 45 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil 6 eggs for 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Peel and set aside.
5. Step 5: After the chicken stew has thickened, gently nestle the peeled hard-boiled eggs into the sauce and cook for an additional 10 minutes to absorb flavors. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Serve hot.