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Dust Chicken & Mealie Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from Eswatini, Dust Chicken & Mealie Bread is a cherished dish often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. The dish showcases the local staple of maize, transformed into a flavorful bread, paired with succulent, spiced chicken. This meal reflects the Swazi people's love for communal dining and traditional cooking methods, with modern variations appearing in homes and restaurants, adapting to contemporary tastes.

SwaziSZmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken pieces
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1.5 cups water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh herbs
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are more affordable.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour offers a gluten-free option, while all-purpose flour is more widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Marinate chicken pieces with garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

2

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

3

Cook marinated chicken on the grill or in the oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

5

Add water and milk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.

6

Fold in melted butter and fresh herbs into the batter.

7

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

8

Bake in the oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.

9

Serve the grilled chicken alongside slices of warm mealie bread.

10

Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken DustMealie Bread

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