FOODMAS#2: HOW TO MAKE SENEGALESE CHICKEN YASSA!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Squeeze the juices of the three lemons on the chicken thighs.

Add garlic cloves and scotch bonnet pepper to the chicken.

Add all seasonings including 3 tablespoons of mustard.

Mix everything well and cover with cling film, refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a cooking pot.

Add chicken thighs and fry, adding 2 bay leaves.

Cover the pot and cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.

Remove the chicken from the oil and set aside.

Add onions (including the juices) to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add the chicken back to the pot along with any stock from the chicken.

Mix gently, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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