Chicken dust
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South Africa
Added July 17, 2025
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A colloquial term for the barbecued chicken sold by street vendors, especially in townships. It's usually grilled on an open fire roadside, often kicking up dust – hence the name. It's cheap, tasty, and served on the go.
"We stopped at a stall in the township and bought some chicken dust for lunch – it was spicy, smoky and absolutely delicious right off the grill."
Grilled chicken sold at street stalls (often cooked on open braai by the roadside).
Spice ea kgogo / Chicken spice
"Eketsa chicken dust! (Add chicken spice!)"
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