Bithia's Doro Wat
Bithia's Doro Wat is a richly spiced Ethiopian chicken stew simmered with berbere, ginger, garlic, and niter kibbeh until the meat turns tender and saucy. Tomato and warm spices build deep, aromatic heat balanced by a touch of sweetness, perfect for scooping up with soft injera. Serve for a cozy dinner when you want bold flavor and comforting texture in every bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bithia's Doro Wat, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Prick the chicken thighs and drumsticks in several places with a knife; rub them all over with the ginger and garlic to coat.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh in a deep, 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Move them to a plate.
- 3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh to the skillet. Add the onion; stir-fry over medium-high heat until softened and lightly browned on the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the berbere, salt, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until a thin layer of oil separates from the sauce and forms a spice-colored sheen on top, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet; coat with the sauce. Cook, covered, turning the pieces occasionally, until the thickest parts are no longer pink when pierced and the meat starts to fall off the bone, 35 to 40 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with injera.
- Calories 769.23 kcal High 38%
- Protein 60.48 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 46.76 g 17%
- Total Fat 36.41 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 9.62 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 324.63 mg High 108%
- Sodium 1182.99 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.94 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 636.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 50.95 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 2.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bithia's Doro Wat is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Thigh, and Cilantro Salsa. Each serving provides about 769.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bithia's Doro Wat made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Thigh, Cilantro Salsa, Fine Egg Noodles. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bithia's Doro Wat?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 769.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bithia's Doro Wat easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bithia's Doro Wat healthy?
- Bithia's Doro Wat has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 769.23 calories and 60.48 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1182.99 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.62 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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