Close
Active Time:40 minsAdditional Time:4 hrs 20 minsTotal Time:5 hrsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 1/4 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:40 minsAdditional Time:4 hrs 20 minsTotal Time:5 hrsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each
Active Time:40 mins
Active Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:4 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:8 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each
Yield:
8 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½cupsred lentils2 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed1tablespoonbutter2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil4cupschopped red onions5clovesgarlic, finely chopped1tablespoonminced fresh ginger5 tablespoons berbere spice blend (see Tip)½cupdry red wine1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes2cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
1 ½cupsred lentils
2 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1tablespoonbutter
2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
4cupschopped red onions
5clovesgarlic, finely chopped
1tablespoonminced fresh ginger
5 tablespoons berbere spice blend (see Tip)
½cupdry red wine
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
2cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
DirectionsWash lentils in cold water in a medium bowl until the water runs clear; drain and spread in an even layer in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of the lentils.Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add berbere and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping the onion mixture from the bottom of the pan, then stir in tomatoes with their juice.Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker on top of the chicken, then pour in broth.Cover and cook until the chicken is falling-apart tender, 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Stir the stew to combine.TipsThe secret to the irresistible flavor of this chicken stew is berbere spice blend (find it in well-stocked supermarkets or atteenytinyspice.com). This staple in Ethiopian cooking is a heady mix that usually includes garlic, fenugreek, allspice, red pepper, ginger, chiles, coriander, cinnamon and black pepper. If you can’t find it, use a mixture of 4 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tablespoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek and 1 teaspoon salt in this recipe.To make aheadTrim chicken, prep onions, garlic and ginger. Refrigerate separately.Equipment5- to 6-quart slow cookerOriginally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016; updated August 2022
Directions
Wash lentils in cold water in a medium bowl until the water runs clear; drain and spread in an even layer in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of the lentils.Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add berbere and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping the onion mixture from the bottom of the pan, then stir in tomatoes with their juice.Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker on top of the chicken, then pour in broth.Cover and cook until the chicken is falling-apart tender, 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Stir the stew to combine.TipsThe secret to the irresistible flavor of this chicken stew is berbere spice blend (find it in well-stocked supermarkets or atteenytinyspice.com). This staple in Ethiopian cooking is a heady mix that usually includes garlic, fenugreek, allspice, red pepper, ginger, chiles, coriander, cinnamon and black pepper. If you can’t find it, use a mixture of 4 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tablespoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek and 1 teaspoon salt in this recipe.To make aheadTrim chicken, prep onions, garlic and ginger. Refrigerate separately.Equipment5- to 6-quart slow cooker
Wash lentils in cold water in a medium bowl until the water runs clear; drain and spread in an even layer in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of the lentils.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add berbere and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping the onion mixture from the bottom of the pan, then stir in tomatoes with their juice.
Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker on top of the chicken, then pour in broth.
Cover and cook until the chicken is falling-apart tender, 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Stir the stew to combine.
Tips
The secret to the irresistible flavor of this chicken stew is berbere spice blend (find it in well-stocked supermarkets or atteenytinyspice.com). This staple in Ethiopian cooking is a heady mix that usually includes garlic, fenugreek, allspice, red pepper, ginger, chiles, coriander, cinnamon and black pepper. If you can’t find it, use a mixture of 4 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tablespoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek and 1 teaspoon salt in this recipe.
To make ahead
Trim chicken, prep onions, garlic and ginger. Refrigerate separately.
Equipment
5- to 6-quart slow cooker
Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016; updated August 2022
Rate ItPrint
Nutrition Facts(per serving)430Calories14gFat35gCarbs38gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
