Slow-Simmered Doro Wat Spiced Chicken Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A richly spiced Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a blend of berbere and niter kibbeh, delivering a deep, complex flavor with tender chicken and hard-boiled eggs. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, red onions, berbere spice blend 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: 30 min Cook: 70 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces chicken drumsticks
4 large, finely chopped red onions
3 tbsp berbere spice blend
4 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, minced ginger root
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water
4, peeled hard-boiled eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp niter kibbeh in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until melted and shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add 4 finely chopped red onions and sauté for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced ginger root, cooking for 3 minutes until aromatic. Mix in 3 tbsp berbere spice blend and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 5 minutes to release the spices’ flavors.
Step 3: Add 8 chicken drumsticks to the pot, turning to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Pour in 2 cups water, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Step 4: Let the stew simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens to a rich, deep red color.
Step 5: Add 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs to the stew to warm through for 10 minutes before serving, allowing them to soak up the spicy sauce.