Poulet is French for “chicken,” while ‘DG’ stands for “director general.” Poulet DG is made with chicken thighs, fried plantains, and vegetables, including green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and onions. It is one of the dishes that someone brings over for the Jongas’ farewell party.
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Poulet DG Term Timeline in Behold the Dreamers
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Chapter 59
...the Bronx. Everyone comes with something to eat: fried plantains, bitter leaf soup, egusi stew, poulet DG , grilled tilapia, attiéké, moi moi, soya, jollof rice, curry chicken, and pounded yams. They...
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