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Name: Poulet DG
Eaten in: Cameroon
Foodie: Linda
If you meet someone from Cameroun, mention “Poulet DG” and you will definitely bring a smile to their face. And for a reason! The name of this specialty from Cameroun means, Chicken MD (managing director). Apparently, only well-to-do managing directors could afford to eat such a rich dish, hence its name. I get confused sometimes, and call this dish chicken DJ.
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