Ethiopia / Salad
Doro Fitfit (Ethiopian Chicken Salad)
Doro fitfit is a delicious and vibrant dish made with shredded injera, spiced chicken, and a flavorful dressing. This salad is a popular part of Ethiopian cuisine and is enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- injera, shredded; Ethiopian sourdough flatbread2 cup
- chicken, cooked; shredded or diced2 cup
- onion, finely chopped1
- tomato, diced2
- green chilli, finely chopped2
- lemon juice, fresh1/4 cup
- olive oil1/4 cup
- garlic, minced2 clove
- paprika1 tsp
- cayenne pepper, or to taste1/2 tsp
- salt, to taste
- coriander or parsley, fresh; chopped; for garnish
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Method 7 steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded injera, cooked chicken, finely chopped onion, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped green chili peppers.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Let sit for about 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and additional spices, if desired.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
