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Doro Wat (Chicken Stew) with Injera

A flavorful and comforting Ethiopian chicken stew made with berbere spice blend, served with dairy-free injera.

85m4 servings

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Doro Wat (Chicken Stew) with Injera recipe by Safe Plated
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
520 cal|45g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
  • 2 medium Red onions
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • about 2.5 cm Ginger
  • 4 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
  • 1/4 cup Niter Kibbeh (dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 12 pieces Dairy-free Injera

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, sauté finely chopped red onions, garlic, and ginger in dairy-free Niter Kibbeh or vegetable oil until softened.
  2. 2Add berbere spice blend and tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. 3Add chicken drumsticks and coat them in the spice mixture.
  4. 4Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. 5Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Serve hot with dairy-free injera.

Substitutions

Niter Kibbeh (clarified butter) → Vegetable oil

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