Doro Tibs (Ethiopian chicken sauté)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into 3 cm pieces, then toss it with the lemon juice and a little salt. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Finely slice the onions. Chop the garlic and ginger, and slice the chilies.
3. Melt the clarified butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the onions for 10 minutes until they are well browned and soft.
5. Add the garlic, ginger and berbere, stir for 1 minute, then mix in the tomato paste.
6. Add the chicken and sauté for 8 minutes over high heat to sear it.
7. Pour in the water, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced.
8. Add the chilies, adjust the seasoning and serve hot with injera.