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Cameroon Chicken Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary traditions of Cameroon, Chicken DG (short for "Directeur Général") is a beloved dish often served at celebrations and family gatherings. It reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally sourced ingredients like chicken and vegetables. Today, this hearty stew has gained popularity beyond Cameroon, with variations appearing in many West African communities and among diaspora populations worldwide.

CameroonianCMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb hard chicken
1 teaspoon salt
4 seasoning cubes
1 tablespoon thyme
2 cups water
4 fresh tomatoes
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 can (14 oz) canned plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
to taste flavor spices

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while canola is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories; cabbage is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher; bouillon is cost-effective.

1

Add hard chicken to a pot with salt and four seasoning cubes.

2

Add water to the chicken and cook on high heat for 45 minutes.

3

Chop onion and add to a pot with warmed olive oil, letting it simmer.

4

Blend fresh and canned plum tomatoes and add to the pot with onions, cooking for 30 minutes.

5

Reduce heat and pour in the chicken and stock from boiling, without frying the chicken first.

6

Add two more seasoning cubes, blended garlic and ginger, curry powder, and flavor spices to the pot.

7

Stir everything together and cover the pot, increasing the heat back to high.

8

Let it boil for approximately 10-15 minutes until ready.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Poulet DGChicken DG

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