Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Doro Wat Chicken Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A deeply spiced chicken stew simmered slowly with berbere and niter kibbeh butter, crowned with hard-boiled eggs for a rich finish. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, berbere spice mix, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 6 pieces, skin removed chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 4 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)
• 2 large, finely chopped yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 4 tbsp niter kibbeh in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add 2 large finely chopped yellow onions and sauté for 10 minutes until deeply caramelized and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger; cook for 2 minutes. Add 3 tbsp berbere spice mix and 3 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 3 minutes until the mixture darkens and smells rich.
3. Step 3: Add 6 skinless chicken thighs, tossing to coat them with the spice mixture. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
4. Step 4: Add 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs and 1 tbsp lemon juice, simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to infuse flavors and thicken the sauce before serving.