African Grilled Chicken Kati Kati

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African Grilled Chicken, also known as Kati Kati, is a flavorful dish from Cameroon. This dish involves grilling chicken pieces and then simmering them in a savory tomato sauce. The result is tender, smoky chicken infused with rich spices—a perfect companion to traditional sides like fufu and njama njama.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cameroonian Cuisine

Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 lb chicken skin-on, cut into desired pieces
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp bouillon powder (optional, can replace with salt)

Sauce

2 fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup water or more as needed
Chicken bouillon to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
Trim excess fat from the chicken and pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and bouillon powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
Grill the Chicken:
Preheat your barbecue, grill, griddle, or frying pan to medium-high heat.
Lightly coat the grill with cooking spray.
Place the seasoned chicken on the grill and cook for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
Blend the fresh tomatoes into a puree and set aside.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add palm oil (or any cooking oil).
Add the tomato puree and sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
Transfer the grilled chicken to the saucepan with the tomato sauce.
Add about ½-1 cup of water, cover, and simmer over low heat for 4-5 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken.
Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavored with the sauce. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve:
Remove from heat and serve warm with fufu and njama njama or any preferred sides.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

Marinade Time: For extra flavor, season the chicken a few hours before grilling.
Grilling: Keep an eye on the chicken while grilling to prevent burning; you want it slightly charred for that smoky flavor.
Sauce Consistency: Adjust the amount of water in the sauce based on how thick you want it.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgIron: 2mg

Keyword African Grilled Chicken

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