I Buried a Whole Chicken & Cooked it in Soil, See What Happened 🤣 | Ugandan Village Cooking

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter offers similar flavor and texture.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs and drumsticks are often more affordable and flavorful.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is cost-effective.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is a healthier alternative for wrapping.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and patting it dry.

Marinate the chicken with groundnut paste, chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Wrap the marinated chicken in banana leaves to seal in moisture.

Dig a hole in the ground and line it with stones, then heat the stones until they are very hot.

Place the wrapped chicken in the hole and cover it with soil to trap the heat.

Add water to the hole to create steam, then cover the hole completely with soil.

Bake the chicken underground for about 2-3 hours, ensuring it cooks evenly.

Carefully uncover the hole and remove the chicken from the soil and leaves.

Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

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