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Poulet Yassa - Senegalese Chicken Recipe
Poulet Yassa is a Senegalese dish made of chicken that has been marinated in a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and spices. It has become very popular throughout West Africa and in other parts of the world.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Marinate
2
hours
hrs
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Servings:
4
Calories:
403
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Ingredients
4
chicken thighs
3
tablespoon
olive oil
2
large
onions
thinly sliced
3
garlic cloves
minced
2
tablespoon
dijon mustard
1
cup
chicken broth
¼
cup
lemon juice
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
teaspoon
bouillon powder
½
teaspoon
salt
or to taste
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut the onions and mince the garlic.
Place the chicken in a large bowl.
Add the garlic, onions, lemon juice, mustard, and spices.
Mix together and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
Take the chicken out of the marinade and scrape off the marinade and onions, but don't toss it.
Add some olive oil to a skillet or large dutch oven and place the chicken on it.
Brown it for 4-5 minutes on both sides on medium-high heat.
Take the chicken out, add the onions, and pour in the remaining marinade.
Cook on low to medium-low heat for about 5 minutes till it is caramelized.
Add the browned chicken pieces to the sweet caramelized onions.
Add the chicken broth to the hot pan, and cook for 15-20 minutes, till the chicken is fully cooked.
Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Notes
This recipe serves 4 and contains 11 net carbs per serving.
Try using a different type of mustard, such as whole-grain mustard or spicy brown mustard, if you do not have any dijon mustard.
Add some chopped bell peppers to the dish for extra color and sweetness. For a kick, add fresh habanero pepper or hot chile pepper.
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper to this chicken Yassa recipe.
Be sure to brown the chicken nicely before adding the onions.
Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best results. If you can't find fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice or lime juice.
You can try adding some other spices for added flavor, such as black pepper or bay leaves.
Nutrition
Calories:
403
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
21
g
|
Fat:
30
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
16
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
112
mg
|
Sodium:
1104
mg
|
Potassium:
456
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
342
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7
mg
|
Calcium:
23
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg