Choma Chicken

Choma Chicken

Choma Chicken

In East African countries, nyama choma means roast meat; something Kenyan chefs take pride in mastering. Choma chicken is simply marinated pieces(I like chicken thighs) that are either grilled over charcoal or broiled in the oven. The marinade works well with any protein and most fish and seafood.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kenyan
Keyword: Chicken, East African, Kenyan, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1” ginger minced
  • 2 lbs bone in chicken thighs skin removed

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade ingredients together.
    Kenyan, main course, chicken
  • Marinate the thighs for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
    Kenyan, main course, chicken
  • Turn on your oven’s broiler. Place the chicken thighs on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
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  • Broil the thighs for 7-8 minutes a side.
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Kenyan, main course, chicken
Kenyan, main course, chicken
The chicken pairs wonderfully with corn cooked in coconut milk.