Best 7 Doro Wat Ethiopian Chicken In Red Pepper Paste Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on Doro Wat, a captivating Ethiopian culinary gem that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of spicy red pepper paste, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken. This traditional dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, where the rich, spicy sauce envelops the succulent chicken, creating a delectable harmony. Doro Wat is a cornerstone of Ethiopian cuisine, often served at special occasions and gatherings, embodying the essence of Ethiopian hospitality.

Beyond the classic chicken variation, this article unveils a treasure trove of Doro Wat recipes that explore diverse ingredients and culinary techniques. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into Doro Wat variations such as the Vegan Doro Wat, where tender vegetables take center stage, and the Doro Wot with Gomen Be Siga, where collard greens and spices create a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer the traditional beef rendition or the unique Doro Wat Tibs, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN SPICED CHICKEN)



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The national dish of Ethiopia, this spicy chicken stew is simply outstanding!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces, or 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons niter kibbeh
OR Homemade Niter Kibbeh
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups yellow onions finely minced to a chunky puree in food processor
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
1/4 cup Ethiopian berbere
or use HOMEMADE BERBERE ((HIGHLY recommended!))
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup Tej (Ethiopian honey wine, if you have it, or white wine mixed with 1 teaspoon honey)
1 cup chicken stock
4 hard-boiled eggs (pierced all over with fork about 1/4 inch deep)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour lemon juice over. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat the niter kibbeh or butter along with the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and saute, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon butter and continue to saute, covered, for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and saute, covered, over low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken, broth, salt and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to heat preference. Add the boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  • Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew. Serve hot with injera, bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 376 mg, Sodium 885 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN-STYLE SPICY CHICKEN)



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Doro wat is a popular chicken dish in Ethiopia, and for Ethiopian Jews like Meskerem Gebreyohannes, it is also a fine centerpiece for a holiday like Hanukkah. Mrs. Gebreyohannes makes her doro wat with a Berbere spice mix imported from Ethiopia, but for this recipe, it is not needed, as the spices are listed individually. Doro wat is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. You can lower the heat by ratcheting up the sweet paprika, rather than the cayenne.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 to 5 large onions, peeled and quartered
Fresh ginger (1-inch piece), peeled and grated
1/2 head of garlic, peeled
1/3 cup olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons hot chile powder like cayenne
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Injera, pita, naan or rice, for serving
Hard-boiled eggs, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and rub the chicken with the lemon juice and vinegar.
  • Put the chicken in a rimmed baking sheet and bake, discarding the juices after 20 minutes, then draining again after 10 more minutes. Remove meat from oven and set aside.
  • As the chicken cooks, put the onions, ginger and garlic in a food processor with a steel blade and finely chop until almost ground, leaving a bit of texture.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion mixture and simmer, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes or until the onions have turned golden. Then stir in 1 tablespoon of the chile powder, the sweet paprika, ginger, coriander, cardamom, thyme, fenugreek, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes, taste the sauce, and if you prefer more bite, add more chile. Add the chicken and simmer, covered, for about 15 more minutes, adding as much as a cup of water to reach the consistency of a thick sauce. Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve with injera, pita, naan or rice and, if you wish, hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 573 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN SPICY BRAISED CHICKEN)



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Ethiopian cooking is known for its "berbere", a highly spiced hot red pepper sauce. This chicken dish makes use of this sauce. To cut fat, you may take the skin off the chicken, although this is not traditional. Bone in chicken tastes best. Serve with Recipe #455607 455607. This recipe comes from "Classic International Recipes".

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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
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

Steps:

  • For the berbere:.
  • Combine the tomato sauce, paprika, 1/4 cup red wine, grated gingerroot, ground ginger, red pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Set the red pepper sauce aside.
  • For the chicken:.
  • In a large skillet cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is tender but not brown.
  • Stir in the red pepper sauce, turmeric, and 1 tsp salt.
  • 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.
  • 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.

DORO WAT: ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN DISH



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I love Ethiopian food but had difficulty finding authentic recipes online. I ultimately found 3 or 4 recipes and altered them all to incorporate them together in an attempt to capture the flavors. Typically served with injera and some side vegetable dish. I prefer Atkilt, a cabbage and potato dish, but there are many delicious options.

Provided by Twin Cities

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups water, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup berbere seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
⅓ cup sweet white wine
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and tomato paste; stir until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining butter, berbere, garlic, and ginger. Adjust heat to low and cook until mixture thickens to paste consistency, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir remaining water into berbere paste; add chicken. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir white wine, cardamom, and black pepper into the sauce; add hard-boiled eggs. Cook until sauce is reduced slightly, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 398.6 mg, Fat 54.3 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 31.6 g, Sodium 2859 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

DORO WAT (CHICKEN STEWED IN RED PEPPER PASTE)



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Make and share this Doro Wat (Chicken Stewed in Red Pepper Paste) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 -2 1/2 lb chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
2 onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup niter kebbeh
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup berbere
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup water
4 hard-boiled eggs
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry the chicken pieces.
  • Rub them with lemon juice and salt.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • In a heavy enamel stewpot, cook the onions over moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Do not let brown or burn.
  • Stir in the niter kebbeh.
  • Then add the garlic and spices.
  • Stir well.
  • Add the berbere and paprika, and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and water and bring to a boil.
  • Cook briskly, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
  • Pat the chicken dry and drop it into the simmering sauce, turning the pieces about until coated on all sides.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, piece the hard-boiled eggs with the tines of a fork, piercing approximately 1/4" into the egg all over the surface.
  • After the chicken has cooked, add the eggs and turn them gently in the sauce.
  • Cover and cook the doro wat for 15 more minutes.
  • Add pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 181, Sodium 873.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 18.9

DORO WAT: ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN IN RED PEPPER PASTE



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Categories     Chicken     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
Chicken legs and thighs, skinless -- 2 pounds
Lemon, juice only -- 1
Salt -- 2 teaspoons
Onions, chopped -- 2
Garlic, crushed -- 3 cloves
Gingerroot, peeled and chopped -- 1 tablespoon
Oil, butter or niter kibbeh -- 1/4 cup
Paprika -- 2 tablespoons
Berberé paste -- 1/4 to 1/2 cup
Water or stock -- 3/4 cup
Red wine -- 1/4 cup
Cayenne pepper -- from 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper -- to taste

Steps:

  • Method 1.Mix together the chicken pieces, lemon juice and salt and in a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes. 2.While the chicken is marinating, puree the onions, garlic and ginger in a food processor or blender. Add a little water if necessary. 3. Heat the oil, butter or niter kibbeh in a large pot over medium flame. Add the paprika and stir in to color the oil and cook the spice through, about 1 minute. Do not burn. Stir in the berberé paste and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Add the onion-garlic-ginger puree and sauté until most of the moisture evaporates and the onion cooks down and loses its raw aroma, about 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to burn. 5. Pour in the water or stock and wine and stir in the chicken pieces, cayenne to taste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add water as necessary to maintain a sauce-like consistency. 6. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and very tender. 7. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with injera bread or rice.

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN STEW)



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A savory chicken stew, great for rainy days. Serve with basmati rice.

Provided by acd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup lemon juice
4 eggs
1 stick butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon diced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons diced garlic
2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
8 teaspoons paprika
8 teaspoons berbere spice blend, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, or more to taste
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate until flavors meld, at least 15 minutes.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a pot. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to the hot butter and cook until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Keep warm.
  • While rice cooks, stir paprika and berbere seasoning into the onion mixture, adjusting to taste. Add chicken to the pot and brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Pour in tomatoes and stir to combine. Pour in enough chicken broth to thin mixture out to stew consistency. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes, adding hard-boiled eggs when stew has about 10 minutes of cooking time left.
  • Pierce eggs using a fork to allow sauce to seep in. Continue to simmer 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve over cooked basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor and texture, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of spices and herbs will help to infuse it with flavor. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a good quality berbere: Berbere is a key ingredient in doro wat, so it's important to use a good quality spice blend. Look for a berbere that is made with fresh, flavorful spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat: Doro wat is a spicy dish, but you can adjust the heat level to your liking. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of berbere that you use. You can also add a little bit of sugar or honey to help balance out the heat.
  • Serve with injera: Injera is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread that is used to scoop up doro wat. You can find injera at most Ethiopian restaurants or online.

Conclusion:

Doro wat is a delicious and flavorful Ethiopian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its complex flavors and vibrant colors, doro wat is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give doro wat a try. You won't be disappointed!

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