Attiéké with Chicken: Ivorian Recipe and Where to Buy It in France

Attiéké with chicken, a classic of Ivorian street food

While attiéké with grilled fish remains the best-known version, attiéké with chicken is just as essential in Abidjan and across West Africa — typically served with alloco (fried plantain) on the side. A perfect alternative for anyone who prefers poultry to fish, without losing any of the authentic flavour.

Braised chicken attiéké recipe

Ingredients for 4

• 400 g attiéké (pre-cooked cassava semolina)
• 4 chicken thighs (or 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 piece fresh ginger, grated
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt, pepper, chili (to taste)

For the tomato-onion sauce

• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 2 onions
• 2 tbsp red palm oil (or vegetable oil)
• Salt, pepper, stock cube

Method

1. Marinate the chicken: mix garlic, ginger, lime juice, crumbled stock cube, salt and pepper. Rub over the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour (ideally overnight in the fridge).
2. Cook the chicken: in the oven at 200°C on grill setting (25-30 min, turning halfway), on the barbecue, or pan-fried with a little oil, until the skin is well browned and the meat is cooked through.
3. Make the sauce: sauté the sliced onions in palm oil, add the chopped tomatoes and stock cube, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat until thick.
4. Cook the attiéké: sprinkle the semolina with lightly salted water (3 tbsp per 400 g), fluff with a fork, then steam for 5 minutes (or microwave for 3 minutes, stirring halfway). Fluff again.
5. Plate up: mound the attiéké, add the braised chicken, top with the tomato-onion sauce and serve with alloco and a lime wedge.

Alloco, the traditional side dish

Alloco (ripe plantain sliced and fried) is the most common side for attiéké with chicken in Ivorian street food stalls (maquis). Its caramelised sweetness pairs perfectly with the tangy attiéké and the rich sauce. Sliced raw onion and a bit of fresh chili traditionally complete the plate.

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FAQ — Everything you need to know before buying attiéké

Where can I buy ready-to-eat attiéké in France?

Pre-cooked attiéké is easy to find online at Afasin, delivered anywhere in mainland France within 2 to 5 business days. It's the simplest way to get it outside of specialty African grocery stores, especially outside the Paris region.

Fresh, pre-cooked or dehydrated attiéké: what’s the difference?

Fresh attiéké (vacuum-packed) doesn't keep long and steams in a few minutes. Pre-cooked attiéké (bagged) is ready in 5 minutes after rehydrating. Dehydrated attiéké (like our 10 kg format) keeps for several months at room temperature — ideal for families or restaurants buying in bulk.

How much does attiéké cost?

Price varies by format and packaging: expect a few euros for a ready-to-eat 250 g to 500 g bag, with a lower price per kilo for the larger dehydrated formats meant for regular or professional use.

Is attiéké good for your health?

Yes: attiéké is naturally gluten-free, low in fat, and has a lower glycemic index than white rice thanks to the fermentation of the cassava. It's a great starchy alternative for varying your diet, including for people with gluten intolerance.

Buy authentic attiéké on Afasin

Afasin offers several authentic Ivorian attiéké products, from the 250 g format perfect for discovering it to the large 10 kg dehydrated format for families and restaurants.

Buy attiéké

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189,90 €

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