Cameroonian Poulet DG (Poulet DG)
Browned chicken with fried plantain and vegetables cooked in a tomato sauce. A Cameroonian version of Poulet DG.
Choose semi-ripe plantains so they hold their shape when fried. The quantities make about 4 servings; preparation and cooking times are estimates.
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Method
- 01
Season the chicken
Mix the chicken with the onion powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic-infused olive oil. Toss to coat all the pieces.
Ready to continue when: The chicken pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- 02
Brown the chicken
Brown the chicken in a hot skillet, turning the pieces so they color on both sides. Remove it once browned.
Ready to continue when: The pieces have a browned surface on both sides.
- 03
Fry the plantains
Heat the canola oil and fry the plantain slices until golden. Drain them and set aside.
Ready to continue when: The slices are golden and excess oil has drained away.
- 04
Cook the vegetables
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of garlic-infused olive oil in a pot. Add the tomatoes, onion, carrots, and green beans; cook, stirring, until they begin to soften and the tomatoes release their juices.
Ready to continue when: The tomatoes have released their juices and the vegetables are beginning to soften.
- 05
Finish the stew
Add the browned chicken and plantain slices to the pot with the vegetables. Cook everything together for about 10 minutes, turning the pieces gently so they take on the sauce.
Ready to continue when: The sauce has come together with the chicken and vegetables, and the plantain slices are coated without falling apart.
10 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:
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