Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Yassa Poulet Grillé/Grilled Chicken Yassa

Login to Save
AidaCooksIt
AidaCooksIt
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow AidaCooksIt to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Grilled Chicken Yassa

Cultural Context

Grilled Chicken Yassa hails from Senegal, where it's a beloved dish often served during celebrations and family gatherings. The marinade, rich in onions and citrus, tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with flavor. Yassa showcases the Senegalese love for bold flavors and communal dining. Today, it has gained popularity beyond West Africa, inspiring variations worldwide, often using different proteins or vegetables.

SenegaleseSNmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb chicken
1 cup corn
4 cloves garlic
1 thai chili
1/4 cup lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner and often less expensive than chicken.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: citrus juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Citrus juice adds brightness and is often more accessible.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and more versatile.

1

Mix together ginger powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

2

Add chicken and corn to the spice mixture.

3

Pour in lemon juice and mix well.

4

Prepare the grill and cook the chicken, making sure to monitor it closely.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlpancutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Yassa PouletChicken Yassa

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Senegalese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)