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Poulet DG

Name: Poulet DG
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Cameroon
Ingredients: 500g Chicken thighs; 2 Ripe plantain; 1 Red bell pepper; 1 Carrot; 1 Onion; 1 Green chili pepper; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cube Chicken bouillon; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Chicken stir-fried with fried plantain and vegetables — a festive centerpiece dish.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Named for 'DG' (Directeur Général, or managing director), poulet DG is a celebratory dish made for special occasions in Cameroon. It combines sweet fried plantain with chicken stir-fried in aromatic vegetables, and it's a fixture at urban parties and restaurant menus.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Often served as the centerpiece dish at birthdays and other celebrations.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Chicken thighs 500g
Ripe plantain 2
Red bell pepper 1
Carrot 1
Onion 1
Green chili pepper 1
Garlic 2 cloves
Chicken bouillon 1 cube
Oil 4 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and garlic.
Cut the plantain into diagonal slices and fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden; set aside.
Fry the chicken in the same oil until cooked through; set aside.
In another pan, heat oil and sauté the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and green chili.
Return the chicken to the pan and stir-fry, seasoning with chicken bouillon and salt.
Plate and top with the fried plantain.

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