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Easy 1 hr 14 min~400 kcal 8/10
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Yassa Poulet
Senegalese chicken marinated with lemon, mustard, onions, and chili, then braised in a deeply savory onion sauce.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~490 kcal🇸🇳 Senegalese🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook 90 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 40 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 30 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Bone-in chicken thighs
For the marinade
- 5 adet Onions
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Mustard
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Hot pepper
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 1 adet Bay leaf
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the onions into half moons, crush the garlic, and finely chop the hot pepper.
- 2
Rub the chicken thighs with the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, hot pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the onions to the chicken and marinate in a covered container for 90 minutes.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and keep the onions separate.
- 5
Sear the chicken in vegetable oil for 8 minutes, until both sides take color.
8 min08:00 - 6
Add the onion marinade and bay leaf to the same pot and caramelize over low heat for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Place the chicken on top of the onions, cook covered for 19 minutes, and serve hot.
19 min19:00
💡 Tip: Do not burn the onions over high heat; if they color patiently over low heat, the sharpness of the lemon becomes rounder.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve yassa poulet on a wide plate with plain rice, optional pickled peppers, and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~490
kcal calories
36
g protein
22
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 18%Fat 53%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Mustard
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Yassa Poulet make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Yassa Poulet take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 90 minutes of passive resting; 160 minutes in total.Is Yassa Poulet difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Yassa Poulet have?
Approximately 490 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 22g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Yassa Poulet contain?
This recipe contains Mustard. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Yassa Poulet belong to?
This recipe belongs to Senegalese cuisine.How many ingredients does Yassa Poulet need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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