CAMEROONIAN CHICKEN PEPPER SOUP RECIPE

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño offers a milder heat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper is milder, and ground pepper is more accessible.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Oregano can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Clean and cut the chicken into pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and salt; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in chopped green bell pepper and scotch bonnet pepper; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with black pepper and lemon juice to taste.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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