chicken nyembwe

Gabon's national cuisine is Nyembwe chicken. In the Bantu language of Myene, Nyembwe signifies palm oil. Under various titles, it is also the national dish of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), and Angola. This meal originated in Gabon, but it has since spread to other nations, notably the Central African Republic, due to its delicious taste. It also exists in a few different varieties throughout Western and Central Africa. White rice, plantain, pounded yam, or cassava can all be served with it.

Ingredients

• 1 smoked chicken boneless, 16 oz. palm butter sauce graine, Redpalmoil, 2 onions chopped, 3 cloves garlic crushed

Instructions

• Pour palm butter in a skillet. Add a glass of water and heat over medium heat.
• Skim oil which forms at the surface after a few minutes. Continue to cook over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, heat red palm oil in another pan.
• Add the onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes.
• Add garlic and chicken. Sauté for a few minutes.
• Add chicken to palm butter. Stir and continue to cook for a few minutes.