The Best Smothered Chicken | Chicken Yassa #gambia #senegal

Start by marinating chicken drumsticks with garlic, ginger, green bell pepper, and habanero blended together.

Fry potato wedges in oil.

In the same oil, fry the marinated chicken drumsticks until both sides are beautifully browned.

Chop a lot of onions for the sauce.

Drain excess burnt pieces from the oil after frying chicken.

Add chopped onions to the oil and caramelize them.

Add ginger paste and garlic paste to the caramelized onions.

Season with black pepper and Jamaican curry for color.

Add paprika for additional color (optional).

Reintroduce the fried chicken back into the sauce with its juices.

Add a splash of water to cook the chicken thoroughly.

Add back the fried potatoes and optional veggies for color.

Let everything simmer on low heat until done.

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