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Comment cuisiner le poulet piqué | Cuisine ivoirienne | Recette N°33

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Poulet Pique

Cultural Context

Originating from Benin, Poulet Pique is a beloved dish that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations, it reflects the vibrant flavors of West African cuisine, particularly the use of hot peppers and spices. Today, it is celebrated beyond Benin, often adapted to suit various palates, making it a popular choice in many international kitchens.

BenineseBJmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pieces chicken
2 tablespoons mustard
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 onion
2 tomatoes

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

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

1

Take pieces of chicken and marinate them.

2

Cut onions, tomatoes, and peppers for presentation and reserve them.

3

Add mustard, seasoning cubes, salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil to the chicken and mix well.

4

Reserve the marinated chicken for later.

5

Cut onions into rings and reserve two slices for later.

6

Cut tomatoes into pucks and reserve three for later.

7

Blend mustard, oil, vinegar, seasoning cubes, pepper, salt, onion, tomato, and chilli together.

8

Add a little oil to the blended mixture and prepare for cooking.

9

Stick wood skewers into the chicken pieces.

10

Cook the chicken over embers slowly, brushing with marinade regularly.

11

Cook for at least 2 hours or up to 3 hours until done.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingsimmeringgrilling

Equipment Needed

large potgrillcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Piquant ChickenSpicy Chicken

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