Ethiopian Chicken And Onion Stew Recipe

Name: Ethiopian Chicken And Onion Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 skinless chicken breasts, split; 1 lime, quartered; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 plump garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon cayenne, plus; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 lbs red onions, finely chopped (2 jumbo); 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken stock; kosher salt; 4 -6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced; cooked rice, for serving; plain yogurt, for serving

Servings: persons

3 skinless chicken breasts, split
1 lime, quartered
8 cups water
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 plump garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cayenne, plus
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 lbs red onions, finely chopped (2 jumbo)
1 cup unsalted butter
1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
kosher salt
4 -6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
cooked rice, for serving
plain yogurt, for serving

1
Place split chicken breasts in a large bowl; add lime and water. Let stand while you prepare sauce.
2
Combine allspice, ginger, pepper and garlic in a mortar and mash to a paste with a pestle or grind in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add cayenne, cardamom and cloves and mix again set aside.
3
Heat a large, deep saute pan or casserole over medium heat. Without using any fat, add onions and stir constantly until some moisture has been released. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and somewhat golden, 30 to 40 minutes. If the skillet gets too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons butter. This process is slow, but eventually, onions will take on a golden color.
4
Add remaining butter and spice paste and stir constantly until butter melts. Keep stirring over medium heat to release flavor of seasonings, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken stock and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Remove chicken pieces from water, shake them dry, and push them into onion mixture. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 7 minutes. Remove cover, stir in another 1/2 cup chicken stock and cook, uncovered, until chicken is tender, about 35 minutes. Add more stock if sauce gets too dry. (It should be creamy-saucy, not thin and runny.).
6
Sprinkle sauce with salt and more pepper to taste. Carefully stir in eggs, without breaking them up too much or tearing chicken off bone. Carefully spoon chicken, sauce and some egg onto heated plates. Serves 6. Good wine to serve is Cline Cellars Cotes d'Oakly (California: Contre Costa).
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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 skinless chicken breasts, split, 1 lime, quartered, 8 cups water, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Ethiopian Chicken And Onion Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Ethiopian Chicken And Onion Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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