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Eritrean Chicken

Do you love chicken dishes? If so, you'll want to check out the best Eritrean chicken dishes. Eritrean cuisine is known for its unique and flavorful dishes, and the chicken dishes it offers are no exception. From Doro Wat, the national dish of Eritrea, to Kitcha Firfir, a traditional breakfast or lunch, to Zigni, a spicy tomato stew, these dishes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. We'll also look at some dishes to accompany the Eritrean chicken dishes, such as the Michelese-style roast chicken with herbed butter and garlic sauce. So, get ready to explore the wonderful world of Eritrean chicken dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 728 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 small purple onion diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp tumeric
  • 6 Tbsp Eritrean Spice
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 chicken legs
  • 2 chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • Cook onions in ½ water for 10 minutes over medium heat, in a pot with lid on.
  • Add the butter and tumeric to pot and stir until well combined.
  • Add in the Eritrean Spice and combine well.
  • Add in ½ cup water with the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Bring to a boil and turn to a simmer.
  • Cook sauce for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and add the chicken.
  • Cook with the lid on for 30 minutes or until chicken falls off the bone.

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Notes

Eritrea is a small country with a big appetite! Its diverse cuisine is full of flavorful dishes, from the national dish Doro Wat to the classic breakfast or lunch Kitcha Firfir. Zigni, Tibsi, and Michelese-style Roast Chicken are just some of the delicious ways to enjoy Eritrean chicken dishes. Whether you’re looking for something spicy or something sweet, Eritrea has it all. So why not try your hand at an Eritrean dish today? You won't regret it!

Nutrition

Serving: 2servingsCalories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 44gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 261mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 1354mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2340IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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