How to Make Senegalese Chicken Yassa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Senegalese Chicken Yassa is a popular and flavorful dish hailing from the West African country of Senegal. This traditional dish is a staple in Senegalese cuisine and is known for its tangy and spicy flavors, thanks to the marinade made from onions, lemons, and various spices.

The dish is typically made with chicken, which is marinated in a mixture of onions, lemon juice, vinegar, and a blend of spices, then grilled or roasted to perfection. The result is a dish with tender and juicy c...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large onions, finely chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 habanero pepper, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 skin-on chicken breast halves, cut in half
  • ¼ cup oil, or to taste
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • ¾ ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Mix onions, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, habanero pepper, and bay leaves together in a large pot. Add chicken; cover and marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Transfer chicken to the grill, reserving onions and marinade in the pot. Grill until browned, 5 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions to the hot oil with a slotted spoon. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in marinade; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken.
  • Crumble chicken bouillon cubes and beef bouillon cube into hot water in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Stir in olives and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1569mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 616mg