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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 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons garlic paste
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 fresh lemon (squeezed)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube (crushed)
salt
olive oil
1 whole chicken (medium-sized)
2 chicken thighs (about 2.5 pounds or 1.5 kilograms)
4 sweet red peppers (deseeded)
2 green scotch bonnet peppers (deseeded)
1 large onion (cut into chunks)
a portion of ginger
5 garlic cloves
2 branches of rosemary
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
brown rice (for steaming)
1 cup brown sugar

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

Create a marinade with mustard, garlic paste, ginger paste, lemon juice, oregano, white pepper, chicken bouillon, salt, and olive oil.

2

Marinate the chicken for 24 hours after letting it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

3

Steam the marinated chicken in a large saucepan with water, lemon slice, and oil for 10-20 minutes using a bamboo steamer.

4

Prepare the pepper sauce by blending sweet red peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, and rosemary, then cooking with white pepper, smoked paprika, chicken bouillon, salt, and oil.

5

Marinate the steamed chicken with some of the pepper sauce.

6

Line a tray with tin foil, add brown rice, sprinkle with lemon zest and brown sugar, place a wire rack on top, and lay the marinated chicken on it.

7

Cover the chicken with tin foil, leaving space for smoke to circulate, and bake at 180°C (356°F) until almost cooked.

8

Add the remaining pepper sauce to the chicken, massage it in, and continue baking without foil until fully cooked.

9

Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingsimmeringgrilling

Equipment Needed

large saucepanbamboo steamertraytin foilwire rackoven

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Piquant ChickenSpicy Chicken

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