This Senegalese Poulet Yassa Recette is a somewhat spicy French West African recipe that is traditionally made with Chicken that has been marinated in a mixture lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onions and some spices. And is absolutely delicious and can feed a large crowd inexpensively. 

Senegalese Poulet Yassa Recette can serve a large group of people. My recipe here serves roughly six people, you can double it up easily to serve 12 if desired.

It also makes for excellent leftovers and can even be frozen if desired for some meal preps.

Is Poulet Yassa Spicy

Yes because of the cayenne pepper and Dijon mustard. You can always use more or less of the cayenne pepper and replace it for paprika instead if desired. But do not skimp on the mustard, however feel free to use regular mustard as that works well too.

Recette Poulet Yassa

Is a dish that is typically served to a large group of people on one single plate. Where everyone gathers around in a circle to eat it with there hands. It is best served on top of a large bed of rice! 

WHAT IS CHICKEN YASSA

Yassa is a spicy dish prepared mustard and caramelized onions which is cooked alongside fish or poultry and sometimes lamb.  

How to Make Poulet Yassa Recette

Poulet Yassa Recipe

• Start by dicing the onions then garlic and place in a large bowl.
• Add in the squeezed lemon juice, mustard, onions and spices.
• Add in the chicken drumsticks and mix well to coat.
• Cover and marinate in the fridge for a min of 1 hour or preferably overnight.
• Take the chicken out of the marinade and separate the chicken from the onions (save the onion mixture)
• Next, place 3 tbsp of cooking oil in a large pot and sauté the chicken on all sides till browned.
• Place the chicken if desired in the oven under the broiler if you want it more dryer or crispy. Otherwise you can omit this step!

• Remove the chicken from the pot add in 1 tbsp of the remaining cooking oil and sauté the onion mixture over medium heat for 30 minutes turning often to caramelize the onions fully.
• Add back in the chicken and chicken stock and remaining spices.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer (not coveted over low medium heat till most of the liquid is gone.

 What is Poulet Yassa Chicken recipe served with

White rice, it is best served overtop so the rice can soak up all the flavors.

And is also best eaten with your hands, no fork or spoon needed.

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