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Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

A fragrant Gabonese ginger-chicken braise simmered in palm oil with tomato, chili, and herbs, brightened with lemon and finished with scallions and parsley. Traditionally served with rice and sweet fried plantains.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Charred Bahraini Machboos

Charred Bahraini Machboos is a fragrant Gulf-style spiced rice with seared chicken thighs, perfumed with baharat, black lime, saffron, and rose water. The rice absorbs a rich chicken stock and tomato base, while a quick char adds smoky depth and golden crusted bits.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Chkmeruli

Chkmeruli is a classic Georgian dish of crisp-seared chicken simmered in a rich, garlicky milk-and-cream sauce, finished with butter and fresh herbs for deep, comforting flavor.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

Poulet DG

Poulet DG is a celebratory Cameroonian chicken and fried plantain dish simmered with a colorful vegetable sauce scented with garlic, ginger, thyme, and warm peppers. It’s hearty, aromatic, and beautifully balanced between sweet plantains and savory, spiced chicken.

🇨🇲 Cameroon$$

Amiwo et Poulet en Sauce

A traditional Beninese dish: savory tomato-infused maize dough (amiwo) served with tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato–palm oil sauce.

🇧🇯 Benin$$

Phall

Phall is an ultra-spicy British-Indian curry featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with tomatoes and an incendiary mix of red and green chilies, including habanero. Finished with fenugreek, garam masala, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom$$

Frango Piri-Piri

Portuguese-style grilled Frango Piri-Piri: juicy chicken marinated with piri-piri chiles, garlic, lemon, olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, and a splash of red wine vinegar for bright heat and smoky depth.

🇵🇹 Portugal$$

Belizean Stew Chicken

A richly spiced Belizean stew chicken simmered with achiote, allspice, and herbs, then braised with bell pepper, carrot, and potato for a silky, savory gravy. Brightened with lime and cilantro, it’s comforting, aromatic, and deeply flavorful.

🇧🇿 Belize$

Ciorbă rădăuțeană

Ciorbă rădăuțeană is a classic Romanian sour chicken soup—silky from sour cream and egg yolk, brightened with vinegar and garlic, and herbaceous with lovage and dill.

🇷🇴 Romania$$

Deyay Meshwi

Deyay Meshwi is a Gulf-style grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron, then charred over high heat and finished with ghee. Bright parsley and sumac make it perfect with rice or warm pita.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

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