Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) From Africa Recipe

Name: Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) From Africa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil); 1 chicken, cut into serving-sized pieces; 4 -6 onions, cut up; 8 tablespoons lemon juice; 8 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is good); 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves minced garlic; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional); 1 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce (or Maggi cubes and water or soy sauce) (optional); 1 chili pepper, cleaned and finely chopped (optional); cayenne pepper or red pepper; black pepper; salt; 1 small cabbage, cut into chunks (optional); 2 carrots, cut into chunks (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil)
1 chicken, cut into serving-sized pieces
4 -6 onions, cut up
8 tablespoons lemon juice
8 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is good)
1 bay leaf
4 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce (or Maggi cubes and water or soy sauce) (optional)
1 chili pepper, cleaned and finely chopped (optional)
cayenne pepper or red pepper
black pepper
salt
1 small cabbage, cut into chunks (optional)
2 carrots, cut into chunks (optional)

1
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.
2
Remove chicken from the marinade, but save the marinade.
3
Cook according to one of the following methods.
4
Cooking method 1: Grill chicken over a charcoal fire (or bake it in a hot oven) until chicken is lightly browned but not done.
5
Cooking method 2: Saute chicken for a few minutes on each side in hot oil in a frypan.
6
While chicken is browning: Remove onions from marinade and saute them in a large saucepan for a few minutes.
7
Add remaining marinade and the optional vegetables and bring to a slow boil, cooking the marinade into a sauce.
8
Reduce heat.
9
Add chicken to the sauce, cover and simmer until chicken is done.
10
Serve with Rice, Couscous (couscous with chickpeas and raisins is very good), or Fufu.

303

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil), 1 chicken, cut into serving-sized pieces, 4 -6 onions, cut up, 8 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) From Africa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) From Africa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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