CHICKEN YASSA

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Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Categories Chicken Onion Poultry Broil Marinate Dinner Lemon Hot Pepper Simmer Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

Juice of 3 lemons
3 large onions, sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (or more) hot red Guinea pepper-type chile, cut into small pieces
5 tablespoons peanut oil
One 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Prepare a marinade of the lemon juice, onions, salt, pepper, chile, and 4 tablespoons of the peanut oil. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade, be sure they are well coated, and marinate them for at least 2 hours. Preheat the broiler to the highest setting. Remove the chicken pieces and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken pieces on the broiler rack and grill them briefly until they are lightly browned on both sides. Remove the onions from the marinade and sauté them in the remaining oil. Cook them slowly until tender, then add the reserved marinade. When the liquid is thoroughly heated, add the chicken pieces. Add the water and simmer the Yassa over low heat for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Serve hot, over white rice. Yassa can also be made with fish substituted for the chicken. In the Casamance region of Senegal, where the dish originated, Monkey Yassa, is considered a delicacy, but you're on your own there.

SEba nWo

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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use different types of vegetables, and you can adjust the spices to your liking.

Fk

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.

aadhil aadhi

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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.

Amar Seyfu

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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

bimla limbu

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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and slightly tangy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.

Mohan Ramanjimappa

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This was my first time making chicken yassa, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.

arslan nawaz

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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch.

Rayhan Uddin

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This dish is always a hit at potlucks and parties. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it reheats well.

daisy grace

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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use different types of vegetables, and you can adjust the spices to your liking.

Goey Hastings

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.

Nomatemba Nyoni

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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.

Mpho Manthose

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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Thomas Modlaire

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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and slightly tangy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.

Abdur Rahman Fahim

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This was my first time making chicken yassa, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.

HALO WORLD

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I'm not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch.