Poulet au nyembwè à l'oseille #cuisinegabonaise🇬🇦 #recettegabonaise #gabon

nyembwè leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar texture and flavor, while kale is more widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, and pork can be a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly option.

Clean and dry chicken drumsticks, then marinate them.

Cover the marinated chicken and refrigerate.

Mince onions and garlic, then reserve them.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pot and deep-fry the chicken drumsticks until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add minced onions and garlic, cooking until translucent.

Add water and bring to a boil, then add palm nut paste and mix until dissolved.

Add spices and let boil for 1 minute.

Cover partially and cook for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Add the chicken drumsticks back into the pot along with the sorrel leaves and mix well.

Add pepper (or vegetarian pepper if preferred), cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes, checking the sauce thickness.

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