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Poulet Yassa

Poulet Yassa

A flavorful chicken dish marinated in spices and served with caramelized onions, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine African
Servings 4 servings
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large bowl
  • large dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 thighs chicken

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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 different mustard types or add bell peppers for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 21gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1104mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Caramelized Onions, Chicken Recipe, Dinner, marinated chicken, Poulet Yassa, Senegalese cuisine
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