SENEGALESE BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ONIONS AND LIME (CHICKEN YASSA)
Outrageously delicious recipe from Milk Street TV, lightly adapted for ingredients more readily available in the U.S. (habanero chiles rather than Scotch bonnets, for example). You definitely want to serve this over some sort of grain (rice, couscous, etc.) to catch all the fabulous sauce!
Provided by lecole54
Categories Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of oil, the lime zest, habanero, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer 2 teaspoons of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. To the remaining oil-zest mixture, whisk in the lime juice, bouillon and ¼ cup water. Add the chicken and onions and toss. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate up to 2 hours, stirring once.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Set a colander over a large bowl and strain the onions, reserving both the marinade and the onions.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until barely smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Set the pot over medium heat and stir in the onions and ¼ cup water, scraping up any browned bits. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir the reserved marinade into the onions. Return the chicken, skin side up, to the pot, nestling the pieces in the sauce, then pour in any accumulated juices. Reduce to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until a skewer inserted in the thickest part of the meat meets no resistance, about 25 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a serving platter or shallow bowl. Off heat, stir the reserved oil-zest mixture into the onions, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the onions and sauce around the chicken and sprinkle with chives.
- Tip: Don't marinate the chicken for longer than two hours; the acidity of the lime juice will soften the meat. Likewise, don't use an uncoated cast-iron pot. The lime's acidity will react with the metal, causing the sauce to taste metallic.
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Leslie Mucavele
[email protected]This Senegalese braised chicken is a great dish for a special occasion. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a refreshing twist. I will definitely be maki
Natashia Melvin
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this
Jen Mathie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely delivered! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the lime added a perfect t
Alihussan Juttg
[email protected]This Senegalese braised chicken is a must-try for any fan of West African cuisine. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a refreshing twist. I will definit
Tamir Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will defi
Lenard Sacro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will defi
Mmathapelo Moseri
[email protected]This Senegalese braised chicken is a great dish for a special occasion. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a refreshing twist. I will definitely be maki
Uzair Salyana
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this
ishe makoni
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely delivered! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the lime added a perfect t
Joan Jaykpah
[email protected]This Senegalese braised chicken is a must-try for any fan of West African cuisine. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a refreshing twist. I will definit
Selome Somi
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will defi
chel 0921
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a refreshing twist. I will definit
Regina O. Folly
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of acidity. We will definitely be making this again soon!
Rafinul
[email protected]I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try, and this one sounded perfect. I'm so glad I made it! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a re
Kwame Junior
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the lime added a perfect touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this aga
Itss Naomi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Yassa, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I especially liked the addition of lime, which gave the dish a unique and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be maki
Zarina Khatun
[email protected]This Senegalese braised chicken is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of West Africa with the convenience of a one-pot meal. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, the onions are caramelized to perfection, and the lime adds a refre