Ethiopian Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 17

Flavorful Ethiopian Chicken recipe for your next family meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

330

Sugar

Fat

14g

Ethiopian Chicken is a popular dish made with a unique blend of spices that gives it a wonderfully flavorful taste. This recipe calls for marinating chicken wings in a blend of soy sauce, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and onion before grilling them to perfection. Traditionally, this dish is served with injera - a type of sourdough flatbread - but it can also be enjoyed with rice or salad. Whether you're serving it as a family meal or at a barbecue, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the chopped onions, soy sauce, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
2.	Add the chicken wings to the marinade and toss to coat well.
3.	Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
4.	Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5.	Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess.
6.	Grill the chicken wings for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and nicely charred.
7.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Ethiopian Chicken recipe is easy to make and the end result is incredibly flavorful and tender.

The spices used in the marinade give this dish a unique and delicious taste.

CONS

The chicken wings need to marinate for at least 2 hours before cooking, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you want to make this recipe.

Additionally, some people may find the flavors of the spices used in the marinade to be too strong.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat and calories when the skin is removed.
Additionally, the spices used in this recipe – cinnamon, cloves, and ginger – have all been linked to various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

	16 chicken wings , split and tips discarded
	1 onion , chopped
	2/3 cup soy sauce
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
	1/8 teaspoon ground ginger