Question 1

What is poussin chicken?

Accepted Answer

Poussin chicken is our signature Kuku. Chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt and our house poussin spice blend overnight, before being slow-roasted, crisped to order, and finished with our Kenyan chili lemon butter sauce — a craveable Kenyan-style chili lemon butter. It is served with tomato kachumbari salad and your choice of two sides.

Question 2

Where did Kuku by Jikoni come from?

Accepted Answer

Named after the Swahili word for chicken, Kuku was born from Jikoni's pop-up series, where our poussin quickly became one of the dishes guests returned for again and again.

At Kuku, we're obsessed with flavor. We make our sauces and spice blends from scratch, cook with real ingredients, and reject the idea that choosing real food means sacrificing flavor.

Many of the dishes we serve are inspired by AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni, the cookbook by Jikoni founder Kiano Moju. Shaped by her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage and California upbringing, AfriCali is a style of cooking that bridges the foods she grew up loving with the flavors that connect her to home.

Question 3

How do I place an order and what is your availability?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in large-format catering, making us the perfect fit for office lunches, events, and large gatherings.

Head to our Toast page linked at the top of this page to place your catering order. Because we slow-marinate our chicken overnight and prep our food entirely from scratch, we require a strict 7-day lead time on all orders.

Question 4

Are there plant-based options, and can I request dietary changes?

Accepted Answer

To maintain our signature AfriCali flavors and keep our kitchen running smoothly, we cannot accommodate any substitutions or ingredient changes to our menu items.

However, if you are looking for plant-based or vegetarian options, we still have plenty for you to enjoy! While our chicken takes center stage, we have an incredible lineup of vegetarian-friendly sides that require zero modifications.

- Jollof Rice
- Dodo (fried sweet plantains)
- Maize (chili lemon spiced corn ribs)
- Masala Chips (spiced fries)

You can also treat yourself to our Zobo (a house-made, caffeine-free Nigerian hibiscus iced tea with fresh ginger, spices, and pineapple) and a slice of our Karakara Pie for dessert!

Question 5

Is the food spicy?

Accepted Answer

Not super spicy! Our signature sauce is a mild and bright chili lemon butter designed to be craveable, not painful.

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