Description
Poulet Yassa is a Senegalese classic made with marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and a tangy lemon-mustard sauce. Served with rice, it’s a comforting, flavor-packed dish perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Scotch bonnet or chili pepper, minced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, marinate the chicken with lemon juice, onions, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserve the onions and liquid, then heat oil in the pot. Brown the chicken on all sides until golden.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the reserved onions, marinade, bay leaves, and chili (if using). Stir everything together.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in the chicken stock, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until the chicken is tender and the onions melt into a sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning with more lemon, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle over fluffy white rice and savor the harmony of flavors.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Slice onions thinly for even caramelization.
- Use bone-in chicken for richer taste and juiciness.
- Let the sauce thicken naturally by simmering uncovered before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Poulet Yassa, Senegalese chicken recipe, West African cuisine, caramelized onion chicken, lemon chicken stew