Vermicelles au Poulet by @niangcook

2h10
Hard

6 servings

🍜

200 g

Angel Hair Vermicelli

🍗

500 g

Chicken

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🫚

15 g

Ginger

🌶️

1 small pepper

Chili Pepper

⚫

2 g

Peppercorns

🧂

6 g

Salt

🫑

0.5

Green Bell Pepper

🌱

Green Onions

🧅

1 medium onion

Red Onion

🧅

1 medium onion

Yellow Onion

🟡

2 g

Turmeric

🟤

1.3 g

Cinnamon

🫒

60 ml

Olive Oil

🍇

40 g

Raisins

🧈

10 g

Butter

🍶

15 ml

White Vinegar

💧

600 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/23

    Finely chop the garlic, ginger, chili pepper, black peppercorns, green bell pepper, and scallions to make the marinade.

    garlic
    fresh ginger
    chili pepper
    black peppercorns
    green bell pepper
    scallions
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/23

    Season the chopped marinade mixture with 1 teaspoon salt and mix until evenly combined.

    salt
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    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/23

    Coat the chicken thoroughly with most of the marinade, reserving about 3 tablespoons for the onions and roasting.

    chicken
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  4. Step 4/23

    Place the angel hair vermicelli in a large bowl and moisten it with about 60 ml (1/4 cup) lukewarm water.

    angel hair vermicelli
    water
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    🥛measuring cup

  5. Step 5/23

    Add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the vermicelli, then toss to coat the strands.

    salt
    olive oil
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  6. Step 6/23

    Steam the vermicelli over simmering water for 20 minutes until softened.

    angel hair vermicelli
    water
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    🧺steamer basket

  7. Step 7/23

    Return the steamed vermicelli to the bowl and add the ground turmeric and ground cinnamon.

    angel hair vermicelli
    ground turmeric
    ground cinnamon
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    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/23

    Add about 60 ml (1/4 cup) water and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then toss the vermicelli until evenly colored.

    water
    olive oil
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    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/23

    Steam the seasoned vermicelli for another 20 minutes, then keep it warm.

    angel hair vermicelli
    water
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  10. Step 10/23

    Put the marinated chicken in the sauté pan and add 150 ml (about 2/3 cup) water.

    chicken
    water
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    🥛measuring cup

  11. Step 11/23

    Cover the pan and cook the chicken over medium heat until the water has completely evaporated, about 20 minutes.

    chicken
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  12. Step 12/23

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.

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  13. Step 13/23

    Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spoon over 1 tablespoon reserved marinade.

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  14. Step 14/23

    Roast the chicken for 30 minutes at 190°C (375°F), until browned and cooked through.

    chicken
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  15. Step 15/23

    Thinly slice the red onion and yellow onion.

    red onion
    yellow onion
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  16. Step 16/23

    Toss the sliced onions with 1 tablespoon reserved marinade and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.

    white vinegar
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    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  17. Step 17/23

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the sauté pan over medium heat and add the marinated onions.

    olive oil
    red onion
    yellow onion
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  18. Step 18/23

    Sauté the onions for 10 to 15 minutes, scraping the pan regularly to prevent sticking.

    red onion
    yellow onion
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  19. Step 19/23

    Add 100 ml (about 1/2 cup) water and 1 tablespoon reserved marinade to the onions.

    water
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    🥄measuring spoons

  20. Step 20/23

    Cover and simmer the onions over low heat for 20 minutes until deeply softened and jammy.

    red onion
    yellow onion
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  21. Step 21/23

    Stir the butter into the warm vermicelli until melted and glossy.

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    butter
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    🥄wooden spoon

  22. Step 22/23

    Fold the optional raisins into the vermicelli, if using.

    raisins
    angel hair vermicelli
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  23. Step 23/23

    Serve the vermicelli topped with roasted chicken and the confit onion sauce.

    angel hair vermicelli
    chicken
    red onion
    yellow onion
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Aromatics, Spices, Seasonings, Oils, Fats, Fruit, Dried Fruit, Dairy, Condiments, Liquids

Ingredients

Angel hair vermicelli, Chicken, Garlic, Ginger, Chili pepper, Peppercorns, Salt, Green bell pepper, Green onions, Red onion, Yellow onion, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Olive oil, Raisins, Butter, White vinegar, Water

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

480 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 27g, Carbohydrates: 55g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 420mg, Sodium: 590mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 60

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

40 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 30 minutes

Overall

2 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

23 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, steamer basket, large pot, sauté pan with lid, baking sheet, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Family gathering, Celebration, Holiday meal, Weekend meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Silky, Fluffy, Juicy, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Aromatic, Warmly spiced, Sweet-savory, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool within 2 hours,Reheat chicken to 74°C (165°F)), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight portions,Freeze chicken and vermicelli separately when possible,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)