Chicken Yassa w/ Couscous | How To Make Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) | Gambian - Senegalese

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity while vinegar is less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers add a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often cheaper.

Marinate chicken in lime juice, mustard, garlic, and salt for at least 1 hour.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add sliced onions to the pot.

Sauté onions until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.

Stir in bay leaves, thyme, and hot pepper; cook for 2 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot and add chicken broth and vinegar.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add carrots and olives; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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