Senegalese chicken Yassa

Senegalese chicken yassa is a flavorful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of West African cuisine. This traditional delicacy consists of succulent chicken marinated in a tangy blend of mustard, onions, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. The chicken is then grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky and juicy texture. The real star of the show, however, is the yassa sauce, which is created by cooking caramelized onions in the marinade until they are tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The combination of the tender chicken and the rich and tangy yassa sauce creates a sublime taste experience that is sure to delight your palate, making Senegalese chicken yassa a beloved dish enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Servings: 4

Author: Chef Connie

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Senegalese Chicken Yassa

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinInactive time: 12 HourTotal time: 12 H & 55 M

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Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 5 onions sliced thinly
• 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers or Habanero
• 1 lemon juiced
• 4 tablespoon olive oil split
• 3 tsp garlic minced
• 3 tsp ginger minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• green onions garnish
• green olives garnish

Instructions

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bag: oil, onions, peppers, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add chicken, ensuring it's fully covered. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Brown chicken for 2-3 mins each side. Set chicken aside
3. Keep heat on medium-high, add more oil. Pour rest of marinade from bag into skillet. Caramelize onions for 20 mins on medium heat. Stir often to avoid burning.
4. After caramelizing onions, add chicken and 1 cup broth to skillet. Boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked.
5. Serve chicken over rice and top with olives and green onions

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