Slow-Cooked Doro Wat with Berbere and Hard-Boiled Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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A rich and spicy Ethiopian chicken stew simmered slowly in berbere spices and clarified butter, finished with hard-boiled eggs for traditional authenticity. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, yellow onions, berbere spice mix for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces, skin removed chicken drumsticks
3 large, finely chopped yellow onions
3 tbsp berbere spice mix
4 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
6, peeled hard-boiled eggs

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, cook 3 large finely chopped yellow onions without oil, stirring frequently for 20 minutes until they caramelize and turn golden brown.
Step 2: Add 4 tbsp niter kibbeh, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp grated ginger to the onions, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp berbere spice mix and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 5 minutes to release the spices' aroma and deepen the sauce.
Step 4: Add 8 skinless chicken drumsticks, coating them well with the spice mixture. Pour in 1 cup water, then season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Add 6 peeled hard-boiled eggs, simmering uncovered for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 7: Serve hot with injera or steamed rice for a comforting traditional meal.