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Poulet DG

Name: Poulet DG
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cameroonian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces, bone-in; 3 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally; 4 tomatoes, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional); 2 tbsp tomato paste; Oil for frying; Salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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1 hr6450 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|June 1, 2024

Poulet DG (Directeur Général) is the most famous dish of Cameroonian cuisine — named because it was so special that only 'directors general' could afford it. This festive dish features fried chicken and fried plantains in a rich tomato-vegetable sauce with carrots, green beans, and bell peppers. It is colourful, deeply flavourful, and a true celebration dish.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Season Generously

“Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.”

Nutrition Per Serving

450

Calories

32g

Protein

20g

Fat

36g

Carbs

Fiber4g

Sugar12g

Sodium580mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (234 reviews)

Michael R.

Dec 14, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Tyler W.

Jun 25, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Brandon X.

Nov 4, 2025

The flavours are incredible. Restaurant quality at home!

Ashley M.

Feb 26, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

40 min

Total:

1 hr

Servings:

Difficulty:

Medium

Pro Tips

1Use ripe but firm plantains — too ripe and they'll fall apart.
2The Scotch bonnet is optional but adds authentic heat.
3Don't stir too vigorously after adding plantains — they're delicate.

Variations

Use sweet potatoes instead of plantains.
Add leeks for a more traditional version.
Substitute with turkey for a lighter dish.

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Chef Marco Deluca

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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

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