Depending on the brand, berbere spice blend can be rather spicy.
For a less spicy stew, start with 3 tablespoons spice blend rather than 5.
Place chicken on top of the lentils.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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.
Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker on top of the chicken, then pour in broth.
Stir the stew to combine.
To make ahead
Trim chicken, prep onions, garlic and ginger.
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