Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew
Doro wat features tender pieces of whole chicken simmered with abundant Bermuda onion, butter, lemon juice, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, and ginger for a richly spiced, gently tangy sauce. Hard-boiled eggs soak up the flavorful broth, making this hearty Ethiopian dish a warming centerpiece for a family dinner or celebratory meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the chicken in water and lemon juice in a large bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Place the onion, without fat, in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until very dark, about 20 minutes. Stir in the butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, and ginger, then stir in water. Add the drained chicken and stir until well blended. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. If a thicker stew is desired, whisk flour with water and stir it into the pot; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the eggs; cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 388.24 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 49.62 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 16.55 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.16 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.4 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 351.25 mg High 117%
- Sodium 202.03 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.17 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 59.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 293.87 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 55.99 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 388.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew healthy?
- Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 388.24 calories and 49.62 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 202.03 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.4 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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