Poulet DG * African party food from Cameroon (In Bulu and English)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness with more nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, leaving oil in the pot.

Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and carrots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and salt; cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Return chicken to the pot, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, peel and slice plantains into thick rounds.

Fry plantain slices in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels; season with salt.

Serve chicken stew over fried plantains, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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