Dennis Ombachi has once again taken his culinary creativity to the next level—this time by preparing a rare black chicken dish that stunned his fans across Kenya. Known for his bold and innovative cooking videos, the former rugby star turned celebrity chef left many questioning whether they were witnessing sorcery or just elite cooking skills.
In his latest kitchen adventure, Ombachi introduced viewers to the Ayam Cemani, a rare breed of chicken from Indonesia famous for its completely black features. From feathers and skin to bones and meat, this bird’s all-black appearance left many viewers doing a double-take, with some even comparing it to “witchcraft on a plate.”
The video, which quickly went viral, featured Ombachi guiding fans through the entire preparation process. He began by searing off the chicken’s fine outer feathers with a blue flame, then stuffed it with rosemary, garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The chef grilled it slowly, keeping it moist with regular splashes of water, before finishing it in an oven smoker. To top it off, he glazed the bird with a blend of what he called his “secret juices” and served it alongside crisp ugali and a fresh kachumbari salad.
While the sight of the pitch-black delicacy shocked many, the question on everyone’s mind was the taste. To answer that, Ombachi invited TikToker Dylan Page to join him for the tasting. Dylan, known for his honest and dramatic food reviews, was eager to dive in.
After taking a big bite, Dylan declared: “It tastes really good. It might actually be better than regular chicken. Just close your eyes and it tastes like chicken.” His verdict was a perfect ten for the chef, much to the delight of fans.
But while some viewers were impressed, others took to social media with a flood of hilarious and skeptical comments. Many admitted they initially thought the chicken was burnt. Others jokingly asked if Ombachi had crossed into supernatural territory.
Some of the reactions included:
- “Unapika mpaka majini?”
- “Nilidhani imeungua.”
- “Mnapika hadi uchawi.”
- “Hiyo ni kuku ya waganga ama? Siwezi kula.”
- “Nimegoogle bei na what I can say is let’s eat osuga.”
Despite the jests, many were genuinely fascinated by the exotic Ayam Cemani. The video sparked a mix of curiosity and admiration, cementing Ombachi’s status as one of Kenya’s most daring and inventive chefs.
In a related food adventure, TikTok content creator Akoko Val also left netizens stunned after cooking an octopus for her family. From thoroughly scrubbing the sea creature to serving it elegantly at dinner, she showed that Kenyan kitchens are expanding beyond the usual chapati and sukuma wiki. Reactions ranged from amazement to jokes about how poverty had “spared” some from developing a taste for such luxurious meals.
Whether it’s black chicken or octopus, one thing is clear: Kenyan food content creators are rewriting the culinary rulebook—and doing it with flair.
