Poulet Yassa, Chicken Recipe from Sénégal
Embark on a culinary escapade and explore the enchanting flavors of Poulet / Chicken Yassa from Sénégal! This traditional dish from Casamance combines tender chicken marinated in tangy lemon juice, onions and mustard.
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs
- 1 Tbsp (14 g) olive oil
- 4.23 oz (120 g) Chicken Stock
CHICKEN MARINADE
- 17.65 oz (500 g) sweet onions (Chopped | About 3 onions)
- 2 Lemon Juice (From 2 Lemons)
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) tomato herb mustard
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) Sel Gris Mill (Season To Taste)
Instructions
MARINADE PREPARATION
- Use the Eco Chop to thinly chop the sweet onions. Set aside in a Ziploc bag.17.65 oz sweet onions
- Add the chicken thighs, the juice from 2 lemons, the olive oil and tomato herb mustard. Season with salt. Seal and massage the bag in order for the chicken to be nicely coated with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator until ready to cook (2 hours minimum, or best overnight).6 Chicken Thighs, 2 Lemon Juice, 2 Tbsp tomato herb mustard, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp Sel Gris Mill
COOK!
- Take your ziploc bag out of the refrigerator and the chicken out of the marinade. NOTE: Save the marinade, do not toss it!
- Add some olive oil to a large frying pan and place the chicken on it. Brown it for about 4-6 minutes on both sides on medium-high heat.1 Tbsp olive oil
- Set aside the chicken and pour in the remaining marinade in your frying pan. Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the browned chicken pieces to the sweet caramelized onions. Then, Add the chicken stock to the hot pan, and cook for 15-20 minutes on a low heat, stirring time to time. It is ready when the chicken is cooked. NOTE: All chicken are not of the same size: Use the Digital Thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through at 165°F/75C.4.23 oz Chicken Stock
- Once your Poulet Yassa is ready, serve right away with rice. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Poulet Yassa, Chicken Recipe from Sénégal
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 371mg16%
Potassium 370mg11%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 94IU2%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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