Recipes with chicken * Chez Fadi

Meat dishes

Pistachio Sauce with Chicken | Pumpkin Seed Sauce with Chicken

By Fadi September 11, 2021

Egusi is wonderfully suited to a vegan diet thanks to its high content of valuable oils and proteins. For those unfamiliar, egusi is the seed of certain types of gourds that grow primarily in tropical West Africa. The sauce made from egusi is often called egusi soup, although I prefer the term egusi stew, as the consistency is much closer to that of a sauce than a soup. Egusi stew is a sauce made from ground egusi. It's a popular dish in West Africa with significant local variations. For my recipe, I've chosen chicken this time. I usually use beef or fish instead. The chicken is thoroughly washed and then soaked for a few minutes in water with lemon juice. This absorbs…

from the oven

Chicken au four | Baked chicken pieces

By Fadi December 12, 2020

Chicken – or, as we affectionately call it in Cameroon, the “most popular vegetable” – is a true all-rounder in the kitchen. Whether grilled, fried, baked, or even as a quick, improvised chicken sandwich, chicken is always a perfect fit! It's a culinary chameleon that shouldn't be underestimated in any form. Baked chicken, my personal favorite, goes perfectly with so many side dishes like plantains, bobolo (a type of potato dumpling), rice, fresh salad, or simply on its own for those particularly lazy days when all you need is chicken and good company. And for those who like a little more spice, here's a recipe that will test every sense of taste: chicken baked in a delicious magic sauce and seasoned with typical Cameroonian flavors like bêpê (spiced onions), essèssè (spiced onions), djangsand (spiced onions), and rondelles (spiced onions) – a combination that's not only delicious but also tantalizing! The best part? It's super quick to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit…

sauces

Chou blanc au poulet fumé - White cabbage with smoked chicken

By Fadi November 7, 2020

My mother comes from the western province of Cameroon, in the Noun Department, and more precisely from Foumban. She grew up in Foumbot. Anyone familiar with Cameroon knows that the Noun Department is one of the richest agricultural regions in the country. As a child, I remember that the best tomatoes, green beans, peppers, carrots, white cabbage, and other fruits and vegetables came from Foumbot and the surrounding area. My mother always brought back lots of fresh produce, including white cabbage, directly from her numerous family visits to Foumbot to Loum (the town where I grew up). The next day, there was often white cabbage, prepared in countless variations: with fresh tomatoes and meat or fish, with melon seeds and meat or fish, with peanuts… I loved it and always looked forward to that day. I'm sharing one of these wonderful recipes with you, taking you along on a little piece of my childhood memories…

Main course

Chicken DG | Cameroonian Chicken GD

By Fadi September 19, 2020

Poulet DG is a Cameroonian delicacy with a unique history. DG stands for Directeur Général, which means "Director General" in French. Therefore, Poulet DG is often translated as "Chicken Director General"—a dish once considered a meal for high-ranking individuals such as CEOs, directors, and wealthy businesspeople. In Cameroon, this dish was traditionally served primarily to well-to-do guests. Due to its elaborate preparation and high-quality ingredients, it was a rare luxury for many ordinary people. It was often found in upscale restaurants or exclusive "circuits" where businesspeople, politicians, and other influential figures gathered. Having Poulet DG on the table was a sign of wealth and refined taste. Over time, however, the dish became more popular and accessible to many households. Today, the ingredients are readily available, and modern kitchen appliances make preparation much easier. One thing, however, has remained unchanged—its deliciousness. Poulet…