Cameroun Poulet DG
Poulet DG means “chicken for the Director General”, is a delicious chicken and plantain dish that is usually served on special occasions in Cameroon.
Updated : 08 April, 2026
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
The chicken marinade
2 cup
Cilantro, coriander
2 stalk
Celery
1
Scotch Bonnet pepper
3
Shallots
piece
Ginger
1
Broth cube
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
White pepper
Other ingredients
1.5 kilograms
Skinless boneless chicken thighs
4
Plantain
0.25 cup
Vegetable oil
2
Carrot
0.5
Yellow bell pepper
0.5
Red bell pepper
0.5
Green bell pepper
8
Tomato
1
Onion
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Begin by preparing the marinade. Blend together the cilantro, celery, scotch bonnet pepper, shallots, ginger, broth cube, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
Step 2
Coat the chicken with half of the marinade and leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 3
While the chicken marinates, peel the plantains and slice them into 1 cm thick rounds, similar to coins. Fry them until golden brown on both sides, being careful not to overcook. Keep in mind that unripe plantains may appear darker when fried.
Step 4
Place the marinated chicken pieces under a hot broiler and cook until they are golden brown. There is no need to turn them, as the pieces are small.
Step 5
Blend the tomatoes until smooth and set aside.
Step 6
In a pot, sauté the onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until they become soft and translucent. Add the blended tomatoes and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes reduce and thicken.
Step 7
Add the remaining half of the marinade and continue cooking on low-medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to deepen in flavor.
Step 8
Stir in the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, then add the fried plantains, broiled chicken, and bell peppers. Cook everything together for another 5 minutes, until well combined and heated through.
Step 9
Serve warm.
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