POULET YASSA (CHICKEN YASSA) FROM AFRICA
This traditional chicken dish from the Casamance region of Senegal is one of the most famous African recipes and is found in Senegalese restaurants the world over. For best results let the chicken marinate overnight; in Africa, this is essential to tenderize the sometimes tougher African fowl. It is also very good when made with fish. For the simplest yassa, make the marinade from just oil, lemon juice, onions, and a little mustard.
Provided by Ed Gibbon
Categories Chicken
Time 4h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients (except the optional vegetables), the more onions the better, and allow chicken to marinate in a glass dish in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, but save the marinade.
- Cook according to one of the following methods.
- Cooking method 1: Grill chicken over a charcoal fire (or bake it in a hot oven) until chicken is lightly browned but not done.
- Cooking method 2: Sauté chicken for a few minutes on each side in hot oil in a frypan.
- While chicken is browning: Remove onions from marinade and sauté them in a large saucepan for a few minutes.
- Add remaining marinade and the optional vegetables and bring to a slow boil, cooking the marinade into a sauce.
- Reduce heat.
- Add chicken to the sauce, cover and simmer until chicken is done.
- Serve with Rice, Couscous (couscous with chickpeas and raisins is very good), or Fufu.
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Shrafit Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Sanuram Shrestha
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and juicy. I love the flavor of the sauce too.
marwan akoury
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I ate it all up! I'll definitely be making this again.
jay hi
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the flavor of the sauce and the chicken always comes out so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Qmar Abass
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ajibola Marvellous
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the flavor of the sauce and the chicken always comes out so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Musa Cheema
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Kahaf Farooq
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and juicy. I love the flavor of the sauce too.
Karen Bosomworth
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I ate it all up! I'll definitely be making this again.
Tohias Loncke
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the flavor of the sauce and the chicken always comes out so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mariah Bullock
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rikki Bjork
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is always so juicy and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving this dish with rice or couscous.
Raja Sohail
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert Blanchard
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Frans Mogale
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and juicy. I love the flavor of the sauce too.
Usama Jafar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I ate it all up! I'll definitely be making this again.
ishwori basnet
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Millitry Base
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the onions added a nice crunch. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sanaz Hosseini
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.