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Poulet Yassa (Senegalese Chicken With Onions and Lemon) Recipe

Poulet Yassa (Senegalese Chicken With Onions and Lemon) Recipe

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Poulet Yassa (Senegalese Chicken With Onions and Lemon)

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Ingredients:

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2 -3 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
4 -6 onions, thinly sliced
1 -3 hot chili pepper, minced , depending on your taste
4 -5 lemons , juice only
2 tbsp dijon mustard (optional)
1/4 cup peanut oil
salt and pepper, to season

Directions:

Add all the ingredients except for the oil to a large non-reactive bowl and mix together. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Remove the chicken pieces, wipe dry, and grill, broil or sauté them until well browned. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium flame. Remove the onions from the marinade and add them to the pot. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until they are well wilted and starting to brown.
Add the rest of the marinade and the browned chicken pieces to the onions, reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer until cooked through and tender, about 30-40 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and serve with rice, fufu or couscous.
VARATIONS:.
Sometimes vegetables are added to the pot to stretch the meat and add more flavor. Add 2-3 chopped carrots, 1/2 head of chopped cabbage or a handful of green olives when you bring the marinade to simmer.
Half of the lemon juice can be replaced with vinegar. Cider vinegar works well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	543.55 Kcal (2276 kJ)
Calories from fat	340.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.87g	58%
Cholesterol	170.06mg	57%
Sodium	194.95mg	8%
Potassium	606.2mg	13%
Total Carbs	13.77g	5%
Sugars	5.77g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.59g	14%
Protein	35.86g	72%
Vitamin C	56.8mg	95%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	58.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.78 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.71g	58%
Cholesterol	48.11mg	57%
Sodium	55.15mg	8%
Potassium	171.51mg	13%
Total Carbs	3.89g	5%
Sugars	1.63g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	14%
Protein	10.15g	72%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	95%
Iron	0.7mg	14%
Calcium	16.5mg	6%

* 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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