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Cameroon Poulet DG

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Tender chicken marinated in rich spices and simmered to perfection.

Cameroon Poulet DG - A dish containing spiced chicken, ripe plantains, and vegetables served on a plate.

Chicken Marinade
 1 ½ lbs chicken breast cut into chunks
 2 cups chopped cilantro
 2 stalks celery
 3 scotch bonnet / habanero pepper
 ½ red onion
 A thumb size nub of ginger
 1 tsp chicken bullion
 ½ tsp white pepper
 Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
 3 unripe plantains
 1 ripe plantain
 ¼ cup vegetable oil
 2 carrots cut in to coins
 ½ green bell pepper cut into strips
 ½ yellow bell pepper cut into strips
 ½ orange bell pepper cut into strips
 8 roma tomatoes
 1 onion
 Salt to taste
Directions
1

Start by prepping the marinade for the chicken by blending the cilantro, celery, scotch bonnet/ habanero pepper, red onion, ginger, bullion, salt and white pepper.

2

Marinade the chicken in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes.

3

While the chicken is marinading, peel and cut the plantains 1 cm thick rounds (resembling coins), and fry until golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to over fry the unripe plantains trying to match their color with the ripe plantains. Unripe plantains are usually darker when fried as they have more sugar.

4

Broil the chicken pieces in under a hot broiler until it is golden brown. There is no need to flip the pieces since they are small.

5

Blend the tomatoes and set aside.

6

In a pot, saute the onions on medium heat for 5 minutes until they become translucent. After 5 minutes, add in the blended tomatoes, and turn the heat up to high.

7

Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning till the tomatoes have reduced and become thick.

8

Add in the other half of the marinade saved from earlier and continue to cook the sauce down on low-medium heat for another 5 minutes.

9

Toss in the carrots, cook for 5 minutes then add in the plantain, chicken and bell peppers cook for another 5 minutes, then it is ready!

Notes

In Cameroonian cuisine, "Poulet DG" stands for "Poulet Directeur Général," which translates to "Director General’s Chicken" or "CEO’s Chicken." The name reflects the dish's origins as a luxurious, premium meal that was initially reserved for high-ranking individuals or special occasions. Over time, Cameroon Poulet DG has become a popular and beloved dish, enjoyed by people across Cameroon.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g9%

Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 734mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g19%

Dietary Fiber 11.2g40%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 12.5g
Calcium 141mg11%
Iron 8mg45%
Potassium 1441mg31%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.