How To Make Yassa Chicken! Senegalese Poulet Yassa

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and can be used for those avoiding heat.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness while apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken in lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and hot pepper for at least 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add vinegar, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper to the skillet.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and set aside, then add sliced carrots and bell peppers to the skillet.

Cook vegetables until tender, about 5-10 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Serve hot with rice and garnish with cucumber slices.

Cooking Techniques

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