Spicy and Flavorful Ethiopian Doro Wat

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, berbere spice blend, garlic, ginger, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. 2.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. 3.Add the chicken and any marinade to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. 4.Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
5. 5.Serve the doro wat with injera or rice.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightBerbere spice blend can be found at specialty spice stores or online. If you can't find it, you can make your own by combining paprika, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper.
• chevron_rightIf you don't like spicy food, reduce the amount of berbere spice blend or omit it altogether.