Chicken Yassa, a popular dish from Senegal, West Africa, is known for its tangy and slightly spicy flavors. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of onions, lemon juice, and spices, then slowly cooked until tender. It's typically served over a bed of fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
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4 pcs Chicken thighs
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2 pcs Lemons
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4 pcs Onions
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2 cloves Garlic
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp Cayenne pepper
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2 cups Chicken broth
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2 tbsp Vegetable oil
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1 tsp Salt
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1 tsp Black pepper
Dinner
Chicken
Spicy
Senegalese cuisine
Main Course
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- short description
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Marinate the chicken
Prepare the sauce
Cook the chicken
Serve over rice
- detailed description
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In a bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice, onions, garlic, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Add the marinade and chicken broth to the pan. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, until the chicken is tender.
Serve the chicken and sauce over a bed of cooked white rice.
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