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Senegalese Yassa Chicken.

Traditional Senegalese Yassa Chicken

Keesha
Juicy chicken, caramelized onions, and lots of citrusy flavor. This West African classic is simple, bold, and so good. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing friends.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 5
Calories 217 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE YASSA:

  • 5 pieces Chicken leg or chicken breast
  • 4 Onion peeledand thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth low-salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 Bay leaves
  • ½ Lemon cut in wedges
  • 1 cup Green olives pitted

FOR THE MARINADE:

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Lemon juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 Chicken stock cube

Instructions
 

FRY THE CHICKEN AND CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS:

  • First, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Then take a large bowl, combine the chicken, marinade, and onions, and put it in a large bowl.
  • Mix it well together, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate it in the fridge for at least 3 hours or, preferably, overnight.
  • Then, take a large pot and heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  • Next, take the marinated chicken pieces and fry them for five minutes on both sides until golden brown.
  • Once nicely browned, transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and keep them aside. Keep the chicken fat in the pot to caramelize the onions.
  • Fry the onions in the pot and cook for a few minutes, about 6 to 10 minutes. Add a part of the reminding marinade, cover it up and reduce the flame to medium-low. Make sure to stir the onion until they start to caramelize occasionally.
  • Place the chicken pieces back into the pot. Now, add about one cup of water or chicken stock to it. Cover it up and cook until the chicken is cooked through for (about 20-25 minutes).
  • After about half of the time, add the olives and let it all cook through for the rest of the time. Check if more seasoning is required and add salt or pepper if necessary. Take the bay leaves out and serve with rice and some lemon on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1089mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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