01/10/2023
The Ugandan roasted chicken in Namawojolo, Najjembe, Mubende, Mbizinya,Lukaya and Sanga have maintained the same authentic and same outlook from generation to generation.
It is chicken pure and pure. No marinating, no extra additives, no flavourings - just salt and the optional chilli. From the butchery straight to the glowing charcoal stove. Here, less seasoning actually gives off the most flavour and aroma.
The chicken pieces have that golden appetizing and juicy inviting look with a crispy crust and cranky chewable bones. The pieces are also relatively bigger than what is sold elsewhere.
You can never get enough of this roasted chicken – sold strictly either as drumsticks or wings.
Pair it with roasted plantain (gonja), bottle of a Nile beer or Bell lager and you will have the best pairing ever. If you are a fast-food regular and need a reminder of the actual natural and true taste of chicken, i highly recommend the above places.
Namawojolo is the very first market on the left from Mukono town, Najjembe is the one on the right as you approach the fast-depleting Mabira forest. Mubende roadside market enroute Fort-portal, Semiliki National Park, Kasese etc. Lukaya on the Kampala - Masaka highway and Sanga as you approach Mbarara town. All the above are the must and most popular stopovers if you want to grab skewers of roasted chicken or gonja as you journey on.
To get the best of the taste though, better you hit the kitchen or sigiri in person and have it roasted a little more to your taste and preference and to avoid buying unready pieces .
The Shs 5,000 Ugx price per piece is negotiable to as low as Shs 3,500 Ugx especially if you are buying more than five pieces.
What do you know about Ugandan roasted chicken and gonja?
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