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Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 650kcal 32%
Fat 35g 53%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Protein 50g 100%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 600mg 25%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions)

Name: Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken legs; ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice, from about 2 large lemons; ½ small (6-ounce; 170g) yellow onion, diced; 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice, from about 1 lime; 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable or peanut oil; 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, stemmed and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable or peanut oil; 3 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onions, thinly sliced; 3 medium cloves garlic (15g), minced; 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard (optional); 3 cups (710ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium broth; 1 whole Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, pierced with a fork; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cooked long- or medium-grain rice, couscous, or fonio, for serving; Lime or lemon wedges, for serving

Prep 15m

Cook 1h 45m

Total 2h

This Senegalese recipe for Chicken Yassa features bone-in, skin-on chicken legs marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon juice, onion, lime juice, oil, and hot pepper. The chicken is braised with caramelized onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, homemade chicken stock, and seasonings, and served over cooked rice, couscous, or fonio, with lime or lemon wedges.