Poulet Mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) from Congo - Blue Fufu (2024)

by Magali Mutombo

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Today, we are going to talk a poulet mayo recipe that is close to my heart.

If you don’t have time to cook, you can always find Poulet Mayo (chicken with mayonnaise) on every street in Congo-Kinshasa. Every family has their own recipe, but the basic cooking method is always the same.

I am not sure of its origin but poulet mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) has grown in popularity within the last five years in Kinshasa.

If you do have time to cook, here is what you need to know. The chicken is roasted for the first time in the oven with spices. The second time, it is roasted with mayonnaise and vegetables. You can eat it with so many sides like fried plantains, chikwanga (cassava bread), lituma, fries, etc…

Here is my version of chicken with mayonnaise

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Since I am not in Kinshasa right now, I wanted to recreate this recipe using ingredients that I have around me. I have chosen cucumbers, peppers, chili peppers , green onions, onions. You can also remove chili peppers if you are not a fan of spicy food.

I adapted this recipe to the measurements of a light Congolese meal. If you want to make this dish with other ingredients like sour cream or yogurt, you can easily substitute them from the mayonnaise in my recipe below.

Yes, I would admit that this recipe is not on the healthier side! But I will show you how I made it less fatty by using avocado oil to make the mayonnaise. Making your own mayonnaise also helps you decide on what exactly goes in your body. I will talk more about the mayonnaise later on.

Make sure you are generous with spices to really make it tasty. This recipe is the perfect recipe to cook if you have a couple hours to prepare for your family or guests. With one chicken you can make six adult portions.

How do you roast chicken?

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The first time, the chicken is roasted for an hour or so with spices at a lower temperature than you would normally cook chicken. This step is used to build up flavors of your dish. The chicken will get soft enough to be deboned.

The second time (after being deboned), the chicken is roasted with the rest of the ingredients put in small parchment paper bags. You can increase the temperature and make sure to fully cook your chicken. Make sure that you don’t see any pink flesh on your chicken.

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How do you prepare vegetables?

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It is very simple. You chop all of them up!

I charred my onions since I couldn’t use my grill outside. I like the flavours that charred onions bring into this dish. You can char any vegetables of your liking.

How to make light mayonnaise?

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You will see how easy it is to make mayonnaise. As I mentioned before, I have used avocado oil to make this mayonnaise but you can also use olive oil.
You can make mayonnaise less than 1 min with a hand mixer. Remember to use a mason jar if you want to store the mayonnaise for later use.
The avocado oil gives a delicate touch to this recipe and it will not give you as much fat as other oils, for example canola oil.
Here is the recipe:
250 g (1 cup) of avocado oil
egg yolk (1)
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
1 tsp mustard
Salt to taste
Put all the ingredients in a mason jar. Mix well with hand mixer for about 1 min.
Of course, you can always use mayonnaise for your local grocers. However, the taste of homemade mayonnaise is unbeatable!
Enough said, I will post the recipe below!

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Poulet Mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) from Congo

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  • Author: Magali Mutombo
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 1h10 min
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: lunch, dinnwe
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: African
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Poulet mayo recipe from Congo-Kinshasa (chicken with mayonnaise)

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken
  • 3 Tbsp of mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp of mustard
  • 1 tsp dry rosemary
  • 1 tsp dry thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp chicken seasoning
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
  • 1 big cucumber (diced)
  • 3 greens onions (chopped)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Split your chicken in half. Rub it with paprika, salt, pepper, nutmeg, rosemary, dry thyme.
  • Place it on a baking rack with a pan at the bottom to collect the dripping juice from the chicken.
  • Bake it for 40 min.
  • In the meantime, heat up a grilling pan. Once warm, place your onions halves on it to get some charred. Put them aside.
  • Cut your cucumbers, onions, peppers.
  • Once your chicken is ready, debone the chicken and cut it in small pieces. Put in a bowl.
  • In that bowl, add the vegetables, mayonnaise, mustard, lime zest to your chicken. Mix well. Add salt & pepper to season.
  • Put the chicken on a parchment paper and wrap it well.
  • Place it on a baking sheet rack, in the oven for 30 min at 350F.
  • Serve warm

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FAQs

Why does mayonnaise keep chicken moist? ›

Most recipes use butter or oil for cooking chicken, but mayo is the better fat option when it comes to producing juicy chicken. While it cooks, the chicken will absorb fat from the egg and oil in the mayo, keeping it moist while adding flavor.

What is chicken mayo made of? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces.
  • 1 cup mayonnaise.
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed.
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Jan 27, 2023

Can we eat chicken and mayonnaise together? ›

My thoughts on it are that it's not just good, but very good verging on delicious. Why is mayo so good on chicken sandwiches? Mayonnaise adds moisture and flavor to your chicken sandwich, both of which are important to any dish.

What is the secret to moist chicken? ›

However, I find that a wet brine makes for a much moister cut of meat. To do this, dissolve 1/4 cup of salt in a cup of hot water and then dilute it with three cups of cold water. Add the chicken breasts and let sit for about an hour — but even as little as 15 minutes can help.

Why do people put mayonnaise on chicken before cooking? ›

Mayonnaise makes chicken moist and flavorful

Containing eggs and oil, which are fatty ingredients, mayonnaise helps add a bit of extra fat to the meat, which is mostly cooked off during the process. Moreover, mayonnaise forms a protective barrier that keeps all those tasty juices inside the chicken.

What's the difference between Chinese mayo and regular mayo? ›

While American mayonnaise uses whole eggs, Kewpie mayo incorporates yolks and yolks alone for a yellow color, an almost custardy texture, and distinctly rich and fatty mouthfeel.

What is the difference between mayo and mayonnaise? ›

It refers to the same condiment but is often used in a more casual or colloquial context. While mayo is technically the same as mayonnaise, it is commonly associated with store-bought or pre-packaged versions of the condiment.

What does McDonald's use for mayo? ›

Rapeseed Oil (68%), Water, Allergen Ingredient: Free Range EGG Yolk (6%), Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Modified Maize Starch, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Spices (Allergen Ingredient: contain MUSTARD), Thickener (Xanthan Gum).

When should you not eat mayo? ›

Avoid mayonnaise that has mold growing on it. You can also tell it has spoiled if it is yellow or brown in color. Even if your mayo looks okay, check for any acidic, sour, or bitter tastes and smells to be sure it has not gone bad. Unopened mayonnaise is likely to last for up to three months after its "best by" date.

Are eggs and mayo good together? ›

A simple dish that the French never make at home. If you speak French, oeufs-mayo holds no secrets for you: This portmanteau of an appetizer is no more complicated than uniting hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise— the former halved, the latter dolloped generously on top.

Why do you coat meat in mayonnaise? ›

For most people, marinating a standard cut of beef is a go-to way for enhancing flavor. When you add the creaminess of mayonnaise into your marinade, then you increase that flavor profile on the steak instantly.

What does mayonnaise do to meat? ›

Why mayo? According to the guys at Anova Culinary, the protein and the sugar and the egg in the mayo are helpful for developing that crust we all love on our steak, and the fat emulsion accelerates the Maillard reaction (non-enzymatic browning, flavor compound explosion.

Is mayonnaise a good binder for chicken? ›

When making these chicken wings, I like to hit them with a mayonnaise binder. Not only does this help keep your chicken wings moist, but it makes it way easier for your rub to stick. Once we get our binder nice and mixed in, I like to hit them with a honey chipotle rub. That's my personal favorite.

What adds moisture to chicken? ›

Brine. Like a marinade, a brine helps chicken breast soak up as much moisture as possible before cooking. It only requires three ingredients: water, salt, and a pinch of sugar.

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