Poulet Yassa - Authentic Senegalese Chicken
Make this authentic Poulet Yassa tonight! This Senegalese chicken is marinated in lemon and lots of onions for a deep, tangy flavor your family will love. It's easy, bold, and perfect for dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal
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 place it in a large bowl.4 chicken thighs
- Add the garlic, onions, lemon juice, mustard, and spices.2 large onions, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon dijon mustard, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon bouillon powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- 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.3 tablespoon olive oil
- 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.1 cup chicken broth
- Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Notes
- Mustard swaps: If you don't have Dijon mustard, don't worry about it. You can use whole-grain or spicy brown mustard instead.
- Add some color: I like to add chopped bell peppers to this dish. it adds a nice bit of color and a little sweetness.
- Turn up the heat: If you want a real kick, you can add fresh habanero or hot chile peppers. You can also just add more or less cayenne pepper to get the spice level right where you want it.
- Get a good sear: Make sure you brown the chicken nicely before you add the onions.
- Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice always gives the best results. If you can't find any fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon or lime juice.
- Extra flavor: You can try adding other spices like black pepper or bay leaves if you want to add more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg