A quick, easy, healthy variation on the classic Senegalese dish Chicken Yassa.
Its considered a hearty stew and also one of Senegal’s most recognized comfort foods.
Other options include having it with regular, sweet potato, or a yam mash.
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Its also less hassle and does not require you to hang around over the stove for hours on end.
This will be roasted in the oven (which requires less oil!).
While we make our caramelized onion mustard sauce on the stovetop.
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The best thing about this mustard sauce is just how simple it is to createyou wont believe it!
It can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.
One on the leg end and another on the thigh end.
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This allows for the flavor of seasoning to penetrate deeper into the chicken.
In a large bowl, season the chicken on both sides with the spice mix.
Cover with some plastic wrap, set aside and let marinade for 10 minutes.
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If you insert a fork near to the joints you should have clear juices flowing out.
In a large pan over medium-heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the onion mustard mixture.
Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
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The onions should be translucent and start to take on a golden-brown color.
Add the chicken stock, bay leaves, and olives to the onions.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
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The onions should be golden and caramelized and the stock should have thickened slightly.
Once the chicken is done, using tongs, nestle the chicken quarters into the onion mustard sauce.
Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 5 to 7 minutes then turn the heat off.
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now you have what looks like a rich stew.
Serve the chicken yassa withwhite riceor any other grain of your choosing.
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