ETHIOPIAN SPICY CHICKEN STEW

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken drumsticks, 4 chicken breasts, 4 chicken thighs
6 cups red onions (thinly chopped) or 6 cups shallots (thinly chopped)
1 1/2 cups red chili powder (berbere)
1 1/2 cups clarified butter (Nitir Kebe)
6 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black cumin
1/2 cup red wine (if preferred)
1 teaspoon false cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups water
2 limes or 2 lemons
salt
8 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Remove skin, fat and trim the end bones from the chicken pieces; wash the pieces three times in cold water with piece of lemon/lime; soak in fresh cold water with fresh sliced pieces of limes/lemons and a pinch of salt (10 minutes). 2. In medium pot cook the onion using two cups of water by adding one tablespoon each time until the onion is golden brown and soft (20-25 minutes). 3. Add one cup of water to the cooked onion, bebere(red chili powder), garlic, black cumin, red wine, and stir it well for 10 minutes; add the purified butter and mix it very well (10 minutes);. 4. Remove lime/lemon and rinse the chicken pieces with fresh water and pat dry; make 2 one inch slits very lightly on each piece (to marinate the chicken pieces); add the pieces to the stew (10 minutes);. 5. Add three cups of water; cover the lid and stir the stew more often. After 15 minutes add the rest of the spices - false cardamom, black pepper and salt; mix them well. Cook it for another 30 minutes. Remove from heat. 6. Meanwhile, boil the eggs for 15 minutes; Remove the shell;. 7. Add the hard-boiled eggs to the chicken stew. Remove the stew from heat. 8. Serve it hot with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread) or with any kind of bread.

Renee Raby Wylie
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This stew was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably make it again with less chili pepper next time.


Obed Twum
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I'm not a big fan of Ethiopian food, but I really enjoyed this stew. It was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Salma Raies
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This stew is a little spicy, but it's so flavorful. I love serving it with rice or injera bread.


MD Rasel Hossen
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I love the bold flavors in this stew. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Md.Moshaddekur Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Muheed Khan
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a party or potluck.


Tiffani Wall
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this stew was amazing. The flavors were perfect.


Wajahat Aliv
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This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.


Nabuyondo Aisha
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So good!


rony mittro
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I'll definitely be making this again


Erick Lucky
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Delicious!


Md Shafiful Islam
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This was my first time making Ethiopian food and it was a success! The stew was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Pranto De
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The stew was good, but it was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.


Nabila Kabir
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken stew he's ever had.


Linda Arnold
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Manay Khattak
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The stew was delicious! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


senaj ahmed
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This is one of my favorite Ethiopian recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with injera bread.


Jackson Jacky
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I love Ethiopian food, and this recipe did not disappoint. The stew was spicy and flavorful, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I served it with rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Enarma Tian
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This Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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