Top best food in Gabon has a rich and diverse cuisine influenced by French

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor without the heat, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and using water with seasoning can save costs.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add sliced carrots and cook for an additional 10 minutes until carrots are soft.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or cayenne if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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