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Poulet DG Camerounaise

Flavorful one pan plantain and chicken special from Cameroon with lots of fresh herbs , vegetables and spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • ~ 1lb boneless chicken thighs (Skin on or skin off)
  • 3 medium semi ripe plantains
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes diced (~1 and 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large Yellow Onions (1/2 sliced, 1/2 to be blended )
  • 3 medium bell peppers (green/red/yellow) sliced
  • 1 large carrot sliced into rings (~1 cup )
  • 2 sprigs Of parsley
  • 1/4 inch chunk of ginger
  • 2 inch Leeks (Green part)
  • salt to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp canola oil

Instructions
 

Plantains

  • Wash peel and slice plantains into half inch thick rings. Toss with some olive oil and spread in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Broil on each side until they are just brown. Set Aside (You can also fry the plantains)

Poulet DG

  • Trim off excess fat from chicken thighs, rinse well and transfer into a sauce pan. Blend 1/2 of the onions with all other spices/ herbs and a little bit of water into a thick puree. Add half of this puree into the saucepan containing the chicken, season with some salt (Or chicken bouillon). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 7 minutes. Then add in 1 cup and a half of water. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Strain and set stock aside.
  • Heat oil in a large/ deep skillet and brown chicken on each side. Remove and set aside. Add a little more oil in the same pan and saute onions for about 3 minutes. Add in tomatoes and carrots and cook until carrots are almost to your desired tenderness. Add peppers, the reserved chicken stock, remaining spice blend, 1/2 cup of water and plantains. Season to taste and cook until peppers are tender
  • Finally add chicken, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Add a little more stock or water if you like a little more sauce.
  • Enjoy