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Senegalese Braised Chicken (Poulet Yassa)

Senegalese Braised Chicken (Poulet Yassa)

This Senegalese Braised Chicken (Poulet Yassa) is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken and onions, perfect for serving over rice.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Senegalese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • large bowl
  • seal-able plastic bag
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 4 ½- to 5-pounds
  • 4 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup high-heat oil
  • 2 tablespoons high-heat oil
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth as needed
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 whole dried chile pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Cooked basmati rice for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken pieces, onions, ¼ cup oil, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic in a sealable plastic bag or large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and onions; set marinade and onions aside. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or oven-proof saucepan with lid. Cook chicken, in batches, on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and keep about 1 tablespoon fat in the pan. Drain onions from marinade (keep marinade). Cook onions over medium heat, stirring often, until translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Nestle chicken in the onions and add reserved marinade and chicken broth to cover. Add bay leaves and chile pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and carefully transfer to the oven.
  • Cook until chicken is falling-apart tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley and serve over rice.

Notes

Corn-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free, Tree nut-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
Keyword braised chicken, chicken, comfort food, dinner, Poulet Yassa, Senegalese cuisine
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