Doro Wat, a spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew, is the Whole30-friendly comfort food you didn’t know you were missing! Simply ladle it over a bowl of cauliflower rice and you’ll fall in love with this fiery and rib-sticking healthy paleo chicken stew!
Thoroughly season the drumsticks with salt, and set aside.
Heat the ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, and let them cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Season liberally with salt, and gently turn over the pile of onions every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Once the onions have softened and significantly reduced in volume, about 15 minutes, turn the heat to medium-low.
Continue cooking, turning over the onion pile every 10 minutes or so, for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and nicely caramelized.
Stir the garlic and ginger into the caramelized onions, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the berbere, cardamom, and black pepper. Cook the spices until fragrant, then, pour in the chicken stock and stir to mix well.
Nestle the drumsticks into the liquid, and bring the contents of the pot to a low simmer. Cover and cook, turning the drumsticks occasionally, for 45 minutes or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
Once the chicken’s done, remove the lid of the Dutch oven and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the liquid is reduced by approximately one-third.
If you’re adding lime juice, do it now. The citrusy zing adds a nice, zesty brightness to this long-simmered dish.
Cut the hard-boiled eggs into wedges. Transfer the chicken drumsticks to a serving platter, garnish with the egg wedges, and ladle the spicy sauce on top.
Notes
Serve with cauliflower rice instead of the traditional injera to keep it Whole30.