Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) from Africa Recipe

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Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) from Africa
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Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients (except the optional vegetables), the more onions the better, and allow chicken to marinate in a glass dish in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade, but save the marinade.
  3. Cook according to one of the following methods.
  4. Cooking method 1: Grill chicken over a charcoal fire (or bake it in a hot oven) until chicken is lightly browned but not done.
  5. Cooking method 2: Sauté chicken for a few minutes on each side in hot oil in a frypan.
  6. While chicken is browning: Remove onions from marinade and sauté them in a large saucepan for a few minutes.
  7. Add remaining marinade and the optional vegetables and bring to a slow boil, cooking the marinade into a sauce.
  8. Reduce heat.
  9. Add chicken to the sauce, cover and simmer until chicken is done.
  10. Serve with Rice, Couscous (couscous with chickpeas and raisins is very good), or Fufu.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 636.5 Kcal (2665 kJ)
Calories from fat 405.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.02g 69%
Cholesterol 156.9mg 52%
Sodium 235.25mg 10%
Potassium 846.2mg 18%
Total Carbs 22.39g 7%
Sugars 10.28g 41%
Dietary Fiber 7.33g 29%
Protein 34.49g 69%
Vitamin C 88.3mg 147%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 117.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.95 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.77g 69%
Cholesterol 30.55mg 52%
Sodium 45.81mg 10%
Potassium 164.79mg 18%
Total Carbs 4.36g 7%
Sugars 2g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 29%
Protein 6.72g 69%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 147%
Iron 0.4mg 11%
Calcium 22.9mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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