Poulet Directeur General

(Poulet DG -dayzjay-for short… a dish from Cameroon)

What you need

• one whole chicken, cut into serving-sized
• one-quarter cup oil
• one Maggi® cube
• one-inch piece of fresh ginger root (peeled and minced)
• fresh cilantro
• one garlic clove, minced
• two carrots, chopped
• thin French green beans, ends trimmed
• one yellow, orange, or red peppers chopped
• one green pepper chopped
• two tomatoes, chopped or canned tomatoes (optional)
• one big onion, chopped

Method:

• Combine chicken, a tablespoon of oil, spices, carrots, green beans, and peppers in a bowl. Stir well. Let marinate for one to three hours.
• Heat remaining oil in a very large skillet or dutch oven. Add onions and fry briefly, until they begin to become translucent. Add chicken and fry over high heat until lightly browned.
• Add remaining ingredients, except tomatoes which should be saved for last. Reduce heat. Do not cover.
• Simmer, stirring regularly, until chicken is done and liquid partly evaporated, leaving some sauce. (Add warm water by the tablespoon if the pot becomes dry before the chicken is done.) Add tomatoes (if desired), and simmer for a few minutes more.
• Serve with Rice and a side of Fried Plantains.

The Poulet DG can be mixed with the fried plantains immediately before serving.