HOW TO MAKE SENEGALESE YASSA POULET / YASSA CHICKEN

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, while cayenne is often cheaper.

Cut the onions and blend them with garlic, ginger, and bell peppers.

Marinate the chicken with blended ingredients and mustard for 2 hours or overnight.

Brown the chicken in a skillet briefly, then set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook on low to medium heat until caramelized.

Add the marinated chicken back into the skillet with the onions.

Add remaining blended ingredients and a little stock to cook the chicken thoroughly.

Cover and let cook until the chicken is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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