Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Braised Chicken) Recipe

Name: Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Braised Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Berbere Sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup paprika; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated (may substitute 1 tsp ground ginger); 1 -2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; For the chicken; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (2 1/2 to 3 pounds); 1/4 cup dry red wine; ethiopian flat bread

Servings: persons

Berbere Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated (may substitute 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 -2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
For the chicken
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/4 cup dry red wine
ethiopian flat bread

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For the berbere:
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Combine the tomato sauce, paprika, 1/4 cup red wine, grated gingerroot, ground ginger, red pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice.
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Set the red pepper sauce aside.
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For the chicken:
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In a large skillet cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is tender but not brown.
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Stir in the red pepper sauce, turmeric, and 1 tsp salt.
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Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Spoon the onion mixture over the chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
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Stir in 1/4 cup dry red wine. Cook, uncovered, about 15 minutes; turn chicken pieces often. Skim off the fat, and serve with Ethiopian Flat Bread.

295

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Berbere Sauce, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup paprika, 1/4 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Braised Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Braised Chicken)

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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