Chicken Afra||Dibi poulet|| How to chargrill chicken on the stove

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and suitable for those avoiding spice.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds similar herbal notes and is often more accessible.

Wash the chicken and place it in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of salt and a little lemon juice to the chicken and mix well.

Put the chicken on the stove in an open tray to grill.

Tap the chicken with a tissue to remove excess water and ensure better grilling.

Add dark soy sauce for color and mix well until the chicken is coated.

Blend bell peppers, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper to make a seasoning paste.

Add 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard to the paste and mix.

Add coarse black pepper, thyme, and mixed herbs to the paste and mix again.

Add soy sauce and a bit of lemon juice to the paste to achieve a thick consistency.

Cut onions into rings and mix them with the seasoning paste.

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add the chicken to it.

Mix the chicken with the onions and seasoning paste.

Cover the pan to infuse the chicken with the grill flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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