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Cameroonian Grilled Chicken (Poulet Braisé) — Cameroonian Cameroon recipe, 70 min, serves 6Cameroonian

Cameroonian Grilled Chicken (Poulet Braisé)

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Poulet braisé is Cameroon's answer to grilled chicken — butterflied chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, ginger and spices, then grilled over charcoal or in the oven until the skin is crispy and charred. Served with a sharp, spicy dipping sauce of raw onions, lime and chili.

70
min
30
prep
🔥
40
cook
👥
6
servings
420
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Blend onion, garlic, ginger, pepper and broth in marinade.

2

Enrobez the chicken of marinade. Let marinate with less 2 hours.

3

Faites braiser the chicken with oven à 200C for 25 minutes.

4

Retournez and badigeonnez of oil. Grill still 15 minutes until what the peau soit golden.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook cameroonian grilled chicken (poulet braisé)?
Total time is about 70 minutes, with 40 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this cameroonian grilled chicken (poulet braisé) recipe make?
This recipe yields 6 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Can I customize the ingredients in this recipe?
Yes, the ingredient list shows possible swaps for many items. Stick to similar quantities and textures when substituting to maintain the expected result.
What can I serve with cameroonian grilled chicken (poulet braisé)?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

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Wine
Sancerre or unoaked Chardonnay.
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Beer
Cameroonian 33 Export.
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Cocktail
Pineapple-ginger highball.
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Non-alcoholic
Folere (hibiscus) drink or ginger juice.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Despite the name 'braisé' (which in French means 'braised'), this dish is actually grilled — the word is used in Cameroonian French to mean 'flame-grilled' or 'charcoal-cooked'. The technique of butterflying (spatchcocking) the whole chicken allows fast, even cooking and maximum skin contact with the heat. Street vendors in Douala and Yaoundé serve poulet braisé alongside fried plantains (miondo) and the spicy piment sauce. The marinade typically features 'Maggi' bouillon — a ubiquitous flavor in West and Central African home cooking since colonial times.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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