Authentic Yassa by @niangcook

1h5
Medium

4 servings

🍗

2

Chicken Thighs

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🫑

1

Green Bell Pepper

🧅

1 stalk

Spring Onion

🫚

10 g

Ginger

🌶️

1

Vegetarian Chili

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black Pepper

🫑

1 g

Paprika

🧅

750 g

Onions

🍋

2

Lime

💧

250 ml

Water

🍚

320 g

Cooked White Rice

🥥

Coconut

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Peel the garlic and roughly chop the green bell pepper, scallion, ginger, and vegetarian pepper.

    garlic cloves
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    fresh ginger
    vegetarian pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/14

    Blend the chopped vegetables into a smooth nokoss paste, adding a small splash of the water if needed.

    garlic cloves
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    fresh ginger
    vegetarian pepper
    water

  3. Step 3/14

    Season the nokoss with salt, black pepper, and paprika, then divide it into two portions.

    salt
    black pepper
    paprika
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/14

    Juice 1 lime over the chicken legs and coat them with half of the seasoned nokoss.

    chicken legs
    limes
    garlic cloves
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    fresh ginger
    vegetarian pepper
    salt
    black pepper
    paprika
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍋citrus juicer

  5. Step 5/14

    Cover the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the onions.

    chicken legs
    🥣mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/14

    Peel the yellow onions and slice them thinly or dice them.

    yellow onions
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/14

    Combine the onions with the remaining nokoss and the juice of 1 lime.

    yellow onions
    limes
    garlic cloves
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    fresh ginger
    vegetarian pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/14

    Brown the marinated chicken legs over medium heat, turning them until both sides are deeply golden.

    chicken legs
    🗜️tongs

  9. Step 9/14

    Transfer the browned chicken legs to a bowl and keep them aside.

    chicken legs
    🗜️tongs
    🥣mixing bowl

  10. Step 10/14

    Cook the marinated onions over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring until they soften and release their juices.

    yellow onions
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/14

    Continue cooking the onions until lightly caramelized, then pour in the water and stir.

    yellow onions
    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/14

    Return the chicken legs to the onion sauce and add the remaining lime juice.

    chicken legs
    limes
    🗜️tongs
    🍋citrus juicer

  13. Step 13/14

    Cover the pan and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced, about 25 to 30 minutes.

    chicken legs
    yellow onions
    water

  14. Step 14/14

    Serve the chicken and caramelized onion sauce over cooked white rice.

    chicken legs
    yellow onions
    cooked white rice
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Spices, Fruits, Liquids, Grains

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, Garlic, Green bell pepper, Spring onion, Ginger, Vegetarian chili, Salt, Black pepper, Paprika, Onions, Lime, Water, Cooked white rice, Coconut

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian-free

Calories

590 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 35g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 620mg, Potassium: 690mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 75mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 42mg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.7µg, Vitamin A: 85µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, tongs, citrus juicer

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Weekend Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Silky, Soft, Saucy

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Sweet, Peppery, Aromatic, Caramelized, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Reheat chicken to 74°C / 165°F), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Freeze rice separately for best texture)