Doro Alicha (Mild Ethiopian Chicken Stew)

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin removed
• 3 large onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or butter
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Sauté the chopped onions in niter kibbeh over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
2. 2Stir in ginger and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Add turmeric and cardamom and toast in the fat for 1 minute.
4. 4Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Add chicken pieces, cover, and simmer 35-40 minutes until tender.
6. 6Nestle in the hard-boiled eggs and simmer 10 more minutes.
7. 7Season with salt and serve warm with injera.

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