Burkina Faso | Main dish

Poulet Bicyclette

Name: Poulet Bicyclette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burkina Faso, West Africa
Ingredients: 1 whole free-range chicken, spatchcocked or halved; 3 tbsp Dijon mustard; 3 whole limes, juiced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Grilled free-range chicken marinated in a spicy mustard-lemon mix. Named after the free-range chickens that roam like bicycles through BurkinabÃ© villages.

Country

Burkina Faso

Region

West Africa

Time

70 min

Serves

Level

medium

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Recipe overview

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Poulet Bicyclette gets its name from the lean, free-range chickens that roam BurkinabÃ© villages and towns on foot. Their meat is firmer and more flavourful than factory-farmed birds. Grilled over charcoal, it is the king of Ouagadougou's maquis (open-air bars).

What the dish tastes like

Grilled free-range chicken marinated in a spicy mustard-lemon mix. Named after the free-range chickens that roam like bicycles through BurkinabÃ© villages.

When to cook it

Best for Evening gatherings at maquis, with a medium cooking level and about 70 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

AttiÃ©kÃ©, fries, or riz gras

Servings: 4

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How to cook it

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Make the marinade

Mix mustard, lime juice, garlic, cayenne, oil, salt, and pepper into a paste.

Marinate the chicken

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, getting under the skin. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Getting marinade under the skin is key to flavour.

Marinate 120:00

Grill the chicken

Grill over medium charcoal heat, turning regularly, for about 35-40 minutes until the skin is crispy and the juices run clear.

Keep the heat medium to cook through without burning.

Grill chicken 40:00

Rest and serve

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces. Serve with your choice of sides.

Rest 05:00

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